Jharia

Jharia is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Jharia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kuliana is the gram panchayat of Jharia village.

Here you can discover what makes Jharia unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Jharia’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 Jharia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jharia is 340470. The village spans a total geographical area of 84.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Jharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

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

Google Map of Jharia

Population of Jharia

According to the 2011 Census, Jharia has a total population of about 537, with approximately 269 males and 268 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 137 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 234. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.18%, with male literacy at about 75.09% and female literacy near 55.22%. There are around 130 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jharia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jharia

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

Nearby Villages of Jharia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jharia