Jhala is an inhabited village in Terhagachh Block of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222261, the Census 2011 record lists 3,885 people in 728 households and the reported area is 266 hectares. The local references include Jhala Gram Panchayat, Terhagachh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bahadurganj at about 51 km.
In short:
Jhala is a village in Terhagachh Block, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222261 and 3,885 people in 728 households.
Village Code222261
Population3,885
Households728
Area266 hectares
Nearest TownBahadurganj
Detailed village profile
Jhala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,885 people, 266 hectares of reported area and Bahadurganj as the nearest town reference for Jhala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Jhala falls under Terhagachh Block in Kishanganj district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 222261.
The record lists 3,885 people living in 728 households.
The reported village area is 266 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bahadurganj.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Jhala
Census Village Code
222261
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Kishanganj
District Census Code
210
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Terhagachh
Sub-district Census Code
01121
CD Block
Terhagachh
Gram Panchayat
Jhala
Households
728
Population
3,885
Male Population
1,957
Female Population
1,928
Sex Ratio
985.18
Area
266 hectares
Area
2.66 sq km
Nearest Town
Bahadurganj
Nearest Town Distance
51 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,460.53 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.34 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhala in the official administrative record. Census village code 222261, Jhala Gram Panchayat and Terhagachh CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
210
Sub-district Census Code
01121
Village Census Code
222261
CD Block Code
0109
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Terhagachh
Gram Panchayat Name
Jhala
Location and Distance
Bahadurganj is the nearest town listed for Jhala, about 51 km away. Kishanganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Terhagachh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Kishanganj
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bahadurganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
51 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bahadurganj
Distance within State/UT
51 km
Nearest Town
Bahadurganj
Distance from Nearest Town
51 km
Total Geographical Area
266 hectares
Area
2.66 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,885 people in 728 households, with 1,957 male residents and 1,928 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 1% and ST share is 0% for Jhala. Population density works out to about 1,460.53 people per sq km.
Total Households
728
Total Population
3,885
Male Population
1,957
Female Population
1,928
Sex Ratio
985.18
Average Household Size
5.34
SC Population
39
SC Male Population
18
SC Female Population
21
SC Population Share
1
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Jhala list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Jhala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhala include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
78 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Jhala include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jhala include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Jhala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Raw Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 213 hectares and irrigated land is 87 hectares (40.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Raw Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
16.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
213.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
126 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
87.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
855101
Kishanganj
Terhagachh
Dahibhat
Dahibhat, P. O. Terhagach, Teh.araria, Main Road, Kishanganj, Bihar, 855101
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jhala village located?
Jhala is in Terhagachh Block of Kishanganj district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Jhala village in?
Jhala village is in Kishanganj district.
Which state is Jhala village in?
Jhala village is in Bihar.
Which block is Jhala under?
Jhala comes under Terhagachh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Jhala?
The Census village code of Jhala is 222261.
Which Gram Panchayat is Jhala under?
Jhala is listed under JHALA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Terhagachh.
What is the population of Jhala village?
The village record lists 3,885 people and 728 households for Jhala.
How many households are in Jhala village?
The village record lists 728 households for Jhala.
What is the male and female population of Jhala?
The record lists 1,957 male residents and 1,928 female residents for Jhala.
What is the sex ratio of Jhala village?
The sex ratio of Jhala is 985.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Jhala village?
The reported geographical area of Jhala is 266 hectares.
What is the population density of Jhala village?
The approximate population density of Jhala is 1,460.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Jhala?
The nearest town listed for Jhala is Bahadurganj, about 51 km away.
How far is Jhala from the district headquarters?
Jhala is about 80 km from Kishanganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Jhala from the sub-district headquarters?
Jhala is about 5 km from Terhagachh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Jhala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Jhala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Jhala?
For Jhala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Raw Jute and Wheat, net sown area is 213 hectares and irrigated land is 87 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Jhala?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jhala. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.