Jhujhka Village Overview
Jhujhka is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 11.6 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 15.8 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hensla is the Gram Panchayat for Jhujhka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhujhka 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 Jhujhka is 331217. The village covers a geographical area of 360.98 hectares and has a pincode of 723154. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Location Map of Jhujhka
Population & Demographics of Jhujhka
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhujhka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,344 | 1,177 | 1,167 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 382 | 193 | 189 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 295 | 153 | 142 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 116 | 54 | 62 |
| Literate Population | 1,224 | 767 | 457 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,120 | 410 | 710 |
Key population details of Jhujhka village are given below:
- Jhujhka village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,344, including approximately 1,177 males and 1,167 females, with a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 295 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 116 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jhujhka village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.22%.
- There are around 399 households in Jhujhka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhujhka
Transport facilities help residents of Jhujhka 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jhujhka
The following villages are located close to Jhujhka 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 Jhujhka
- Where is Jhujhka located?
- Jhujhka village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhujhka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jhujhka is Hensla (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jhujhka?
- The pincode of Jhujhka is 723154.
- What is the population of Jhujhka?
- Jhujhka has a total population of 2,344, including 1,177 males and 1,167 females.
- How many households are there in Jhujhka?
- There are 399 households in Jhujhka.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhujhka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhujhka is 52.22%. Male literacy is 65.17% and female literacy is 39.16%.