Jharia
About Jharia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jharia village is 340470. Jharia village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 84.06 hectares. Jharia has a total population of 537 peoples, out of which male population is 269 while female population is 268. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jharia village is 65.18% out of which 75.09% males and 55.22% females are literate. There are about 130 houses in jharia village. Pincode of jharia village locality is 721517.
When it comes to administration, Jharia 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, Jharia village comes under Nayagram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. Jhargram is nearest town to jharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.
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Population of Jharia
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 537 | 269 | 268 |
| Literate Population | 350 | 202 | 148 |
| Illiterate Population | 187 | 67 | 120 |
Connectivity of Jharia
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jharia
Where is Jharia located?
Jharia village is situated in Gopiballavpur Ii Subdivision, within the Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jharia?
The Gram Panchayat of Jharia is Kuliana (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jharia?
The pincode of Jharia is 721517, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jharia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jharia is 537, with 269 males and 268 females.
How many households are there in Jharia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jharia village has a total of 130 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jharia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jharia is 65.18%. The male literacy rate is 75.09%, while the female literacy rate is 55.22%.