Jhariadi Village Overview
Jhariadi is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 20.5 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 12.2 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Beldih is the Gram Panchayat for Jhariadi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhariadi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhariadi is 331220. The village covers a geographical area of 263.45 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.
Jhariadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Jhariadi
Population & Demographics of Jhariadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhariadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 488 | 242 | 246 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 104 | 57 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 219 | 118 | 101 |
| Literate Population | 202 | 114 | 88 |
| Illiterate Population | 286 | 128 | 158 |
Key population details of Jhariadi village are given below:
- Jhariadi village is a small village with a total population of around 488, including approximately 242 males and 246 females, with a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 4 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 219 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jhariadi village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 41.39%.
- There are around 80 households in Jhariadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhariadi
Transport facilities help residents of Jhariadi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jhariadi
The following villages are located close to Jhariadi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jhariadi
- Where is Jhariadi located?
- Jhariadi village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhariadi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jhariadi is Beldih (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jhariadi?
- The pincode of Jhariadi is 723201.
- What is the population of Jhariadi?
- Jhariadi has a total population of 488, including 242 males and 246 females.
- How many households are there in Jhariadi?
- There are 80 households in Jhariadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhariadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhariadi is 41.39%. Male literacy is 47.11% and female literacy is 35.77%.