Jhunka is a village located in the Beldanga I Subdivision of Murshidabad district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Jhunka, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Jhunka Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Jhunka
Pincode
742134
Area
279 Sq. Km
Village Code
315601
Sub-District
Beldanga I
Sub-District Code
2244
District
Murshidabad
District Code
319
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Bhabta-Ii
Gram Panchayat Code
110516
Block Panchayat
Beldanga-I
Block Panchayat Code
3365
Parliament Constituency
Baharampur
Parliament Constituency Code
220
Assembly Constituency
Beldanga
Assembly Constituency Code
1869
Total Population (2011 Census)
8783
Total Households
1914
Nearest Town
SULTANGANJ (Distance: 51 Km)
Jhunka has a population of 8783 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bhabta-Ii Gram Panchayat and the Beldanga-I Block Panchayat in Beldanga I District. The village has 1914 households and is identified by village code 315601. Jhunka is located in the 742134 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Beldanga I Sub-District.
Total Population of Jhunka
As of the 2011 census, Population of Jhunka has a population of approximately 8783 people, where the male population is 4580 and the female population is 4203.
Total
8783
Male
4580
Female
4203
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Jhunka
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Jhunka is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
97
Male
42
Female
55
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Jhunka
There are approximately 1914 households in Jhunka. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
1914
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Jhunka
Jhunka village falls under the Beldanga Assembly Constituency (Code: 1869) and is part of the Baharampur Parliament Constituency (Code: 220). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Beldanga Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Baharampur Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Jhunka is Beldanga I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Jhunka Village
As per the 2011 Census, Jhunka presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.