Jhinki

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

Here you can discover what makes Jhinki unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Jhinki’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 Jhinki

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhinki is 339805. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721518. Jhargram is nearest town to Jhinki village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhinki 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 Gopiballavpur 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.

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Population of Jhinki

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinki has a total population of about 205, with approximately 104 males and 101 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 107 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 65.85%, with male literacy at about 75.96% and female literacy near 55.45%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhinki's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhinki

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinki

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

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