Jhargaon

Jhargaon is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.8km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 93.2km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Agdimti Khanti is the gram panchayat of Jhargaon village.

Jhargaon has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jhargaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhargaon is 308986. The village spans a total geographical area of 226.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Jhargaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

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Population of Jhargaon

Below is a concise population overview of Jhargaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jhargaon village:

• The total population of Jhargaon village is around 2,008, including approximately 1,023 males and 985 females, with a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 395 children aged 0–6 years in Jhargaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Jhargaon village has 20 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Jhargaon village is about 40.69%, with male literacy at 48.09% and female literacy at 32.99%.
• There are around 396 households in Jhargaon village.

Connectivity of Jhargaon

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

Nearby Villages of Jhargaon

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

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