Jirra

Jirra is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.2km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Jirra village. As per 2009 stats, Indpur is the gram panchayat of Jirra village.

Here you can discover what makes Jirra unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Jirra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jirra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jirra is 326755. The village spans a total geographical area of 158.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722136. Bankura is nearest town to Jirra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jirra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jirra

Population of Jirra

According to the 2011 Census, Jirra has a total population of about 1,007, with approximately 536 males and 471 females. The sex ratio is around 878 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 111 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 422 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.84%, with male literacy at about 74.63% and female literacy near 55.84%. There are around 209 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jirra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jirra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jirra. As per the 2011 stats, Jirra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jirra

Knowing the nearby villages of Jirra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jirra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jirra