Jhalda - Arsha, Purulia

Jhalda is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Sirkabad and around 16.5 km from Purulia. Beldih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalda is 331199. The village covers a total geographical area of 673.81 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Jhalda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhalda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalda village had a total population of 2,958 people, including 1,546 males and 1,412 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.35%, with male literacy at 72.64% and female literacy at 38.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhalda

Jhalda 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 Jhalda

Jhalda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Jhalda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jhalda is about 16.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalda

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

Health Facilities in Jhalda

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

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