Jhalda

Jhalda is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.2km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 16.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Beldih is the gram panchayat of Jhalda village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhalda unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Jhalda’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 Jhalda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhalda is 331199. The village spans a total geographical area of 673.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723202. Bokaro is nearest town to Jhalda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhalda 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 Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jhalda

Population of Jhalda

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalda has a total population of about 2,958, with approximately 1,546 males and 1,412 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 468 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 273 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 19. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.43%, with male literacy at about 60.61% and female literacy near 33.00%. There are around 524 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhalda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhalda

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalda

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

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