Jhinkia

Jhinkia is a village located in Haroa subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.2km away from sub-district headquarter Haroa. Barasat is the district headquarter of Jhinkia village. As per 2009 stats, Bakjuri is the gram panchayat of Jhinkia village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhinkia unique in its vibrant Haroa-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Jhinkia’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 Jhinkia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhinkia is 323653. The village spans a total geographical area of 39.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743425. Basirhat is nearest town to Jhinkia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhinkia 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 Minakhan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat 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 Jhinkia

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinkia has a total population of about 1,234, with approximately 649 males and 585 females. The sex ratio is around 901 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 174 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.58%, with male literacy at about 80.28% and female literacy near 72.48%. There are around 251 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhinkia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhinkia

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinkia

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

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