Jhilera

Jhilera is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Jhilera village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sahora is the gram panchayat of Jhilera village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhilera unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Jhilera’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 Jhilera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhilera is 315935. The village spans a total geographical area of 69.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742132. Kandi is nearest town to Jhilera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhilera 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 Burwan 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.

Google Map of Jhilera

Population of Jhilera

According to the 2011 Census, Jhilera has a total population of about 671, with approximately 370 males and 301 females. The sex ratio is around 813 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 51 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 262 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 56. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.47%, with male literacy at about 80.27% and female literacy near 65.12%. There are around 170 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhilera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhilera

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

Nearby Villages of Jhilera

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhilera