Jhujhka - Arsha, Purulia

Jhujhka is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Sirkabad and around 15.8 km from Purulia. Hensla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhujhka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhujhka is 331217. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.98 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Jhujhka

According to the 2011 Census, Jhujhka village had a total population of 2,344 people, including 1,177 males and 1,167 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.39%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 46.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhujhka

Jhujhka 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 Jhujhka

Jhujhka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Jhujhka is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jhujhka is about 15.8 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 Jhujhka

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

Health Facilities in Jhujhka

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

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