Jhuma - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Jhuma is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.9 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhuma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhuma is 324677. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.1 hectares and falls under the 712152 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Jhuma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhuma

As per Census 2011, Jhuma village has a total population of 532 people, consisting of 268 males and 264 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 299 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhuma are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhuma

Jhuma is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhuma

Jhuma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Jhuma is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jhuma is about 30.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhuma

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhuma village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhuma

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhuma village are given below:

FAQs about Jhuma