Jhanga - Hata, Kushinagar

Jhanga is a village situated in the Hata tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hata and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Jhanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanga is 188910. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.78 hectares and falls under the 274202 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jhanga 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 Hata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kushi Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jhanga village had a total population of 3,371 people, including 1,786 males and 1,585 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.72%, with male literacy at 82.03% and female literacy at 47.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanga

Jhanga 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 Jhanga

Jhanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bodarwar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Jhanga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Jhanga is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhanga

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

Health Facilities in Jhanga

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

FAQs about Jhanga