Jhargram

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Jhargram | type = city | latd = 22.45 | longd = 86.98
locator_position = right | state_name = West Bengal
district = Paschim Medinipur
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altitude = 81
population_as_of = 2001
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Jhargram (Bengali: কাঁকো) is a subdivisional municipality in the Paschim Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Geography

Jhargram is located at coord|22.45|N|86.98|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Jhargram.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jhargram] ] . It has an average elevation of 81 metres (265 feet).

Place of interest

Rohini: This is a historical village situated in the bank of Subarnarekha River. Birth place of famous Vaishnav saint Rashikanandaji maharaj.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Jhargram had a population of 53,158. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jhargram has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 71%. In Jhargram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Jhargram is part of Jhargram (Lok Sabha constituency). [cite web
url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S25/WB_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
accessdate = 2008-10-02
work = West Bengal
publisher = Election Commission of India ]

References

External links

* [http://www.jhargramtourism.com A site with information on Jhargram]

ee also

* Jhargram (Lok Sabha constituency)