Jidhra

Jidhra is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Jidhra village. As per 2009 stats, Dwipkhanda is the gram panchayat of Jidhra village.

Here you can discover what makes Jidhra unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Jidhra’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 Jidhra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jidhra is 311528. The village spans a total geographical area of 109.42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Jidhra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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

Google Map of Jidhra

Population of Jidhra

According to the 2011 Census, Jidhra has a total population of about 795, with approximately 400 males and 395 females. The sex ratio is around 987 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 94 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 402. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.74%, with male literacy at about 64.50% and female literacy near 52.91%. There are around 173 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jidhra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jidhra

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

Nearby Villages of Jidhra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jidhra