Jhargaon
About Jhargaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhargaon village is 308986. Jhargaon village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 226.21 hectares. Jhargaon has a total population of 2,008 peoples, out of which male population is 1,023 while female population is 985. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 962 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhargaon village is 40.69% out of which 48.09% males and 32.99% females are literate. There are about 396 houses in jhargaon village. Pincode of jhargaon village locality is 733202.
When it comes to administration, Jhargaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jhargaon village comes under Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Islampur is nearest town to jhargaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Jhargaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,008 | 1,023 | 985 |
| Literate Population | 817 | 492 | 325 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,191 | 531 | 660 |
Connectivity of Jhargaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jhargaon
Where is Jhargaon located?
Jhargaon village is situated in Islampur Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jhargaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Jhargaon is Agdimti Khanti (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jhargaon?
The pincode of Jhargaon is 733202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jhargaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhargaon is 2,008, with 1,023 males and 985 females.
How many households are there in Jhargaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jhargaon village has a total of 396 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jhargaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhargaon is 40.69%. The male literacy rate is 48.09%, while the female literacy rate is 32.99%.