Jhuma

Block / Subdivision Dhaniakhali
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Jhuma

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhuma village is 324677. Jhuma village is located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 30.9km away from district headquarter Dhaniakhali. Dhaniakhali is the sub-district headquarter of Jhuma village. As per 2009 stats, Khajudahamilki is the gram panchayat of Jhuma village.

The total geographical area of village is 49.1 hectares. Jhuma has a total population of 532 peoples, out of which male population is 268 while female population is 264. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhuma village is 56.20% out of which 61.57% males and 50.76% females are literate. There are about 128 houses in jhuma village. Pincode of jhuma village locality is 712149.

When it comes to administration, Jhuma village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jhuma village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Tarakeswar is nearest town to jhuma village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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Population of Jhuma

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 532 268 264
Literate Population 299 165 134
Illiterate Population 233 103 130

Connectivity of Jhuma

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jhuma

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhuma

Where is Jhuma located?

Jhuma village is situated in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhuma?

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

What is the pincode of Jhuma?

The pincode of Jhuma is 712149, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhuma is 532, with 268 males and 264 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Jhuma village has a total of 128 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhuma is 56.20%. The male literacy rate is 61.57%, while the female literacy rate is 50.76%.