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

As per Census 2011, Jhanjheu village has a total population of 2,099 people, consisting of 1,100 males and 999 females. The village has 300 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 394 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 1,147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhanjheu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0991,100999
Child Population (0–6 yrs)394206188
Scheduled Castes (SC)1456976
Literate Population952643309
Illiterate Population1,147457690

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JodhasarEast4.03 km
GopalsarSouth-East7.71 km
GajpuraSouth-East9.53 km
SamandsarNorth-East9.62 km
DerajsarSouth9.66 km
LakhasarEast10.63 km
PunrasarNorth11.00 km
NarsisarSouth-West11.19 km
HemeraNorth-West12.71 km
Basi MaiyanSouth-East12.84 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jhanjheu

Where is Jhanjheu located?

Jhanjheu village is located in Sridungargarh Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhanjheu?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhanjheu is Jodhasar.

What is the pincode of Jhanjheu?

The pincode of Jhanjheu is 331811.

What is the population of Jhanjheu?

Jhanjheu has a total population of 2,099, including 1,100 males and 999 females.

How many households are there in Jhanjheu?

There are 300 households in Jhanjheu.

What is the literacy rate in Jhanjheu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhanjheu is 45.35%. Male literacy is 58.45% and female literacy is 30.93%.