Jhiran - Chandpur, Bijnor

Jhiran is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bijnaur. Jhiran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiran is 114452. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.98 hectares and falls under the 246727 pincode. Noorpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Jhiran village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhiran

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiran village had a total population of 1,962 people, including 1,010 males and 952 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.58%, with male literacy at 84.87% and female literacy at 59.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 813.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiran

Jhiran 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 Jhiran

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jhiran. The nearest railway station is Chandpur Siau Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Noorpur to Jhiran is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnaur to Jhiran is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiran

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

Health Facilities in Jhiran

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

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