Jhilo - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Jhilo is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 74 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Jhilo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhilo is 214152. The village covers a total geographical area of 732.65 hectares and falls under the 231223 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town.

Jhilo 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhilo

According to the 2011 Census, Jhilo village had a total population of 1,393 people, including 748 males and 645 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.41%, with male literacy at 68.39% and female literacy at 39.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 546.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhilo

Jhilo 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 Jhilo

Jhilo is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Krishnashilla, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Jhilo is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhilo

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

Health Facilities in Jhilo

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

FAQs about Jhilo