Jhilu - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Jhilu is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.1 km from Nutanhat and around 37.2 km from Barddhaman. Jhilu-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhilu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhilu is 319095. The village covers a total geographical area of 788.43 hectares and falls under the 713147 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Jhilu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhilu

As per Census 2011, Jhilu village has a total population of 5,311 people, consisting of 2,738 males and 2,573 females. The village has 1,210 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 679 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,035 literate and 2,276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhilu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jhilu

Jhilu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhilu

Jhilu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Jhilu is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Jhilu is about 37.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhilu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhilu village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhilu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhilu village are given below:

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