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Jhujhka Village

Jhujhka is an inhabited village in Arsha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331217, the Census 2011 record lists 2,344 people in 399 households and the reported area is 360.98 hectares. The local references include Arsha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bokaro at about 48 km.

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Quick answer: Jhujhka is a village in Arsha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331217 and 2,344 people in 399 households.
Village Code331217
Population2,344
Households399
Area360.98 hectares
Nearest TownBokaro

Key Village Facts

Village
Jhujhka
Census Village Code
331217
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arsha
Sub-district Census Code
02389
CD Block
Arsha
Households
399
Population
2,344
Male Population
1,177
Female Population
1,167
Sex Ratio
991.5
Area
360.98 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km
Nearest Town
Bokaro
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723154
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Jhujhka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,344 people, 360.98 hectares of reported area and Bokaro as the nearest town reference for Jhujhka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockArsha
CD BlockArsha
  • Jhujhka falls under Arsha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331217.
  • The record lists 2,344 people living in 399 households.
  • The reported village area is 360.98 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bokaro.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density649.34 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.87 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.59%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.95%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share9.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jhujhka in the official administrative record. Census village code 331217 and Arsha CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02389
Village Census Code
331217
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Arsha

Location and Distance

Bokaro is the nearest town listed for Jhujhka, about 48 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 15.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sirkabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11.6 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
15.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bokaro
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town
Bokaro
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
360.98 hectares
Area
3.61 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,344 people in 399 households, with 1,177 male residents and 1,167 female residents. The average household size is 5.87, and SC share is 12.59% and ST share is 4.95% for Jhujhka. Population density works out to about 649.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
399
Total Population
2,344
Male Population
1,177
Female Population
1,167
Sex Ratio
991.5
Average Household Size
5.87
SC Population
295
SC Male Population
153
SC Female Population
142
SC Population Share
12.59
ST Population
116
ST Male Population
54
ST Female Population
62
ST Population Share
4.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jhujhka list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Jhujhka. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jhujhka include river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
18.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jhujhka include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jhujhka include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jhujhka is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jhujhka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 310.71 hectares and irrigated land is 28.35 hectares (9.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
31.57
Net Area Sown In Hectares
310.71000000000004
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
282.36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
28.349999999999998
Canals Area In Hectares
18.15 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10.2 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Jhujhka

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
4

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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 60%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%
Bank of India 1 20%

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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia 723202 Rekha Mukherjee Ananda Bajar Near Bus Stand, Jhalda, Ward No 01, Post and Dist -, Puruliya, West Bengal…
Bank of India ATM 723121 Puruliya Arsha Arsha Dist-Purulia, Wb, India Beside Samsung Showroom and Ubi Atm, Adra, Ragunathpur Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121
Punjab National Bank ATM 723101 Puruliya Arsha Kantadi Purulia Kantadi, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Punjab National Bank ATM 723201 Puruliya Arsha Aharara Purulia Aharra, Sirkabad, Purulia-723201, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723201
Punjab National Bank ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia-723202 Ranchi Road, Jhalda, Purulia-723202, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202

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 Jhujhka village located?

Jhujhka is in Arsha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Jhujhka village in?

Jhujhka village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Jhujhka village in?

Jhujhka village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Jhujhka under?

Jhujhka comes under Arsha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jhujhka?

The Census village code of Jhujhka is 331217.

What is the population of Jhujhka village?

The village record lists 2,344 people and 399 households for Jhujhka.

How many households are in Jhujhka village?

The village record lists 399 households for Jhujhka.

What is the male and female population of Jhujhka?

The record lists 1,177 male residents and 1,167 female residents for Jhujhka.

What is the sex ratio of Jhujhka village?

The sex ratio of Jhujhka is 991.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jhujhka village?

The reported geographical area of Jhujhka is 360.98 hectares.

What is the population density of Jhujhka village?

The approximate population density of Jhujhka is 649.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jhujhka?

The nearest town listed for Jhujhka is Bokaro, about 48 km away.

How far is Jhujhka from the district headquarters?

Jhujhka is about 15.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jhujhka from the sub-district headquarters?

Jhujhka is about 11.6 km from Sirkabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jhujhka?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Jhujhka.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Jhujhka?

For Jhujhka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 310.71 hectares and irrigated land is 28.35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Jhujhka?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Jhujhka. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Jhujhka.

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.