Jhunka

Jhunka is a village located in Beldanga I subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Beldanga are the district & sub-district headquarters of Jhunka village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Bhabta Ii is the gram panchayat of Jhunka village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhunka unique in its vibrant Beldanga I-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Jhunka’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 Jhunka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhunka is 315601. The village spans a total geographical area of 465.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742134. Beldanga is nearest town to Jhunka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhunka 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 Beldanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Baharampur 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 Jhunka

According to the 2011 Census, Jhunka has a total population of about 8,783, with approximately 4,580 males and 4,203 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,481 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 170 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.65%, with male literacy at about 59.56% and female literacy near 55.56%. There are around 1,914 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhunka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhunka

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

Nearby Villages of Jhunka

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

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