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.

Here you can discover what makes Jhargaon unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Jhargaon’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 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.

Google Map of Jhargaon

Population of Jhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jhargaon has a total population of about 2,008, with approximately 1,023 males and 985 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 395 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 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 40.69%, with male literacy at about 48.09% and female literacy near 32.99%. There are around 396 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhargaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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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