Jhanka

Block / Subdivision Saltora
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Jhanka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhanka village is 326058. Jhanka village is located in Saltora subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.4km away from sub-district headquarter Saltora. Bankura is the district headquarter of Jhanka village. As per 2009 stats, Saltora is the gram panchayat of Jhanka village.

The total geographical area of village is 240.55 hectares. Jhanka has a total population of 1,652 peoples, out of which male population is 847 while female population is 805. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhanka village is 65.19% out of which 74.85% males and 55.03% females are literate. There are about 372 houses in jhanka village. Pincode of jhanka village locality is 722158.

Ranigunj is nearest town to jhanka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Jhanka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,652 847 805
Literate Population 1,077 634 443
Illiterate Population 575 213 362

Connectivity of Jhanka

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanka

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhanka

Where is Jhanka located?

Jhanka village is situated in Saltora Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhanka?

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

What is the pincode of Jhanka?

The pincode of Jhanka is 722158, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhanka is 1,652, with 847 males and 805 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Jhanka village has a total of 372 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhanka is 65.19%. The male literacy rate is 74.85%, while the female literacy rate is 55.03%.