Jhaljhali

Jhaljhali is a village located in Tufanganj I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.9km away from sub-district headquarter Tufanganj (tehsildar office) and 31.4km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Deocharai is the gram panchayat of Jhaljhali village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhaljhali unique in its vibrant Tufanganj I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Jhaljhali’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 Jhaljhali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhaljhali is 308394. The village spans a total geographical area of 784.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736156. Tufanganj is nearest town to Jhaljhali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

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Population of Jhaljhali

According to the 2011 Census, Jhaljhali has a total population of about 4,072, with approximately 2,120 males and 1,952 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 501 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,302 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.94%, with male literacy at about 68.07% and female literacy near 55.28%. There are around 1,022 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhaljhali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhaljhali

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

Nearby Villages of Jhaljhali

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

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