Jharikhanda Village Overview
Jharikhanda is a village in Goghat Ii tehsil of Hugli district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.9 km from Goghat tehsil headquarters and around 86.1 km from Chinsura district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kumarganj is the Gram Panchayat for Jharikhanda village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jharikhanda village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharikhanda is 324142. The village covers a geographical area of 139.24 hectares and has a pincode of 712602. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Location Map of Jharikhanda
Population & Demographics of Jharikhanda
This section provides population and demographic details of Jharikhanda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 439 | 225 | 214 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 53 | 25 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 255 | 128 | 127 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Literate Population | 258 | 146 | 112 |
| Illiterate Population | 181 | 79 | 102 |
Key population details of Jharikhanda village are given below:
- Jharikhanda village is a small village with a total population of around 439, including approximately 225 males and 214 females, with a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 255 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 34 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jharikhanda village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.77%.
- There are around 105 households in Jharikhanda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jharikhanda
Transport facilities help residents of Jharikhanda village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jharikhanda
The following villages are located close to Jharikhanda and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jharikhanda
- Where is Jharikhanda located?
- Jharikhanda village is located in Goghat Ii Subdivision, Hugli district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jharikhanda?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jharikhanda is Kumarganj (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jharikhanda?
- The pincode of Jharikhanda is 712602.
- What is the population of Jharikhanda?
- Jharikhanda has a total population of 439, including 225 males and 214 females.
- How many households are there in Jharikhanda?
- There are 105 households in Jharikhanda.
- What is the literacy rate in Jharikhanda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jharikhanda is 58.77%. Male literacy is 64.89% and female literacy is 52.34%.