Jhaukuthi

Block / Subdivision Tufanganj I
District Koch Bihar
State West Bengal

About Jhaukuthi

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhaukuthi village is 308401. Jhaukuthi village is located in Tufanganj I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tufanganj (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Balabhut is the gram panchayat of Jhaukuthi village.

The total geographical area of village is 614.86 hectares. Jhaukuthi has a total population of 4,273 peoples, out of which male population is 2,155 while female population is 2,118. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 982 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhaukuthi village is 49.08% out of which 53.46% males and 44.62% females are literate. There are about 996 houses in jhaukuthi village. Pincode of jhaukuthi village locality is 736159.

When it comes to administration, Jhaukuthi 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, Jhaukuthi village comes under Tufanganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Alipurduars Lok Sabha constituency. Tufanganj is nearest town to jhaukuthi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Jhaukuthi

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,273 2,155 2,118
Literate Population 2,097 1,152 945
Illiterate Population 2,176 1,003 1,173

Connectivity of Jhaukuthi

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

Nearby Villages of Jhaukuthi

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhaukuthi

Where is Jhaukuthi located?

Jhaukuthi village is situated in Tufanganj I Subdivision, within the Koch Bihar district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhaukuthi?

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

What is the pincode of Jhaukuthi?

The pincode of Jhaukuthi is 736159, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhaukuthi is 4,273, with 2,155 males and 2,118 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Jhaukuthi village has a total of 996 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhaukuthi is 49.08%. The male literacy rate is 53.46%, while the female literacy rate is 44.62%.