Jhanjheu - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Jhanjheu is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Jodhasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhanjheu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanjheu is 069862. The village covers a total geographical area of 4294.39 hectares and falls under the 331811 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Jhanjheu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dungargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bikaner Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhanjheu

According to the 2011 Census, Jhanjheu village had a total population of 2,099 people, including 1,100 males and 999 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.84%, with male literacy at 71.92% and female literacy at 38.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhanjheu

Jhanjheu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhanjheu

Jhanjheu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sudsar, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Jhanjheu is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Jhanjheu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhanjheu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhanjheu village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhanjheu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhanjheu village are given below:

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