Jhinga

Jhinga is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.4km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 34.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Sarisa is the gram panchayat of Jhinga village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhinga unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Jhinga’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 Jhinga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhinga is 334485. The village spans a total geographical area of 97.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Jhinga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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

Google Map of Jhinga

Population of Jhinga

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinga has a total population of about 2,393, with approximately 1,252 males and 1,141 females. The sex ratio is around 911 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 303 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 728 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.04%, with male literacy at about 74.12% and female literacy near 65.56%. There are around 485 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhinga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhinga

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhinga