Jharia

Block / Subdivision Indpur
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Jharia

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jharia village is 326849. Jharia village is located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Jharia village. As per 2009 stats, Brajarajpur is the gram panchayat of Jharia village.

The total geographical area of village is 167.39 hectares. Jharia has a total population of 662 peoples, out of which male population is 334 while female population is 328. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 982 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jharia village is 64.50% out of which 75.15% males and 53.66% females are literate. There are about 136 houses in jharia village. Pincode of jharia village locality is 722121.

When it comes to administration, Jharia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jharia village comes under Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bankura Lok Sabha constituency. Bankura is nearest town to jharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

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Population of Jharia

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 662 334 328
Literate Population 427 251 176
Illiterate Population 235 83 152

Connectivity of Jharia

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jharia

Frequently Asked Questions about Jharia

Where is Jharia located?

Jharia village is situated in Indpur Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jharia?

The Gram Panchayat of Jharia is Brajarajpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Jharia?

The pincode of Jharia is 722121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Jharia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jharia is 662, with 334 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Jharia as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jharia village has a total of 136 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jharia as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jharia is 64.50%. The male literacy rate is 75.15%, while the female literacy rate is 53.66%.