Jhilimili

Jhilimili is a tourist centre in the Ranibandh CD block in the Khatra subdivision of the Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Jhilimili
Village
Jhilimili
Location in West Bengal, India
Jhilimili
Jhilimili (India)
Coordinates: 22.8167°N 86.6167°E / 22.8167; 86.6167
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictBankura
Elevation
228 m (748 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,429
Languages*
 • OfficialBengali, Santali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-WB
Vehicle registrationWB 67,68
Websitebankura.gov.in

Etymology

In Bengali, Jhilimili means sparkle or twinkle.[1]

Geography
Places in Khatra subdivision in Bankura district
CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, C: craft centre, T: ancient/ temple centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

Jhilimili is located at 22.8167°N 86.6167°E / 22.8167; 86.6167. It has an average elevation of 228 metres (748 ft).[2] Jhilimili is located on the banks of Kangsabati River, and is about 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Bankura.[3]

Area overview

The map alongside shows the Khatra subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area is having uneven lands with hard rocks. In the Khatra CD block area there are some low hills. The Kangsabati project reservoir is prominently visible in the map. The subdued patches in the map show forested areas[4] It is an almost fully rural area.[5]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Tourist spot

A travel from Ranibandh to Jhilimili offers a magnificent revelation to impressive forest of changeable heights on both sides on the route.[3] The watchtower at Jhilimili offers a commanding view of the surrounding area.[6] Jhilimili is a quiet place, and makes for a pleasant getaway for city-dwellers.[1]

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Jhilimili had a total population of 1,429 of which 715 (50%) were males and 714 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 148. The total number of literates in Jhilimili was 1,046 (81.65% of the population over 6 years).[7]

.*For language details see Ranibandh (community development block)#Language and religion

Transport

State Highway 5 running from Rupnarayanpur (in Bardhaman district) to Junput (in Purba Medinipur district) passes through Jhilimili.[8]

Education

Jhilimili High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1956. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 6 computers, a library with 2,000 books and a playground.[9]

Culture

During mid-January, Tusu parab is celebrated. Goddess Tusu is worshipped. Santhals organise village fairs during Makara Sankranti.[6] Myths heard for generations says once a King had two daughter Jhili & Mili. Based on their daughter name the location is identified as Jhilimili.

References
  1. "Jhilimili". Forests. theindiatravel. Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
  2. "Jhilimili, India Page". Falling Rain Genomics. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
  3. "Bankura". bengalinet. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
  4. "District Census Handbook Bankura" (PDF). pages 13-17. Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  5. "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura". Table 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. "Jhilimili". india9.com. Retrieved 25 September 2009.
  7. "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  8. "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  9. "Jhilimili HS". Schools.org.in. Retrieved 26 April 2020.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.