Jhirul

Jhirul is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 26.6km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Loba is the gram panchayat of Jhirul village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhirul unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Jhirul’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 Jhirul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhirul is 318236. The village spans a total geographical area of 300.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Jhirul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhirul 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jhirul

Population of Jhirul

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirul has a total population of about 2,241, with approximately 1,182 males and 1,059 females. The sex ratio is around 895 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 323 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 637 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 49.22%, with male literacy at about 52.54% and female literacy near 45.51%. There are around 483 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhirul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhirul

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

Nearby Villages of Jhirul

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhirul