Jhunki Basanta (झुंकी बसंत) — Dandkhora, Katihar, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MALA KAMAL

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LGD code: 225471
Pincode: 855114
Population: 448
Households: 98
Literacy rate: 34.8%
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 144

Census 2011 · in context

How Jhunki Basanta compares

Literacy rate

34.8%

−14.0% vs mandal average

Jhunki Basanta: 34.8%
Dandkhora mandal: 48.8%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

965

+38 vs mandal average

Jhunki Basanta: 965
Dandkhora mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.1 vs mandal average

Jhunki Basanta: 4.6
Dandkhora mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Jhunki Basanta

LGD code: 225471
Pincode: 855114
Population (Census 2011): 448
Population (projected 2026): 528
Households: 98
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 965
Literacy rate: 34.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Purnia
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vijay Kumar Khemka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MALA KAMAL
Block / Mandal: Dandkhora
Nearest railway station: Ranipatra (4.7 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Jhunki Basanta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

448

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

528

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

116

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 448Census 2011
Households: 98Census 2011
Literacy rate: 34.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 965 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5282026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 116

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Jhunki Basanta on the mapझुंकी बसंत

Centred on Dandkhora mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Jhunki Basanta · Dandkhora mandal area

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Ranipatra
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Rautara
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What is the pincode of Jhunki Basanta?

The pincode of Jhunki Basanta, Dandkhora mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855114.

In which district is Jhunki Basanta located?

Jhunki Basanta is a village in Dandkhora mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Jhunki Basanta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jhunki Basanta village has a population of 448 across 98 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jhunki Basanta?

The current sarpanch of Jhunki Basanta gram panchayat is MALA KAMAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jhunki Basanta in?

Jhunki Basanta falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jhunki Basanta in?

Jhunki Basanta falls under the Purnia assembly constituency (AC #62) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Jhunki Basanta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jhunki Basanta village is 34.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Jhunki Basanta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jhunki Basanta village is 965 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Jhunki Basanta?

The nearest railway station to Jhunki Basanta is Ranipatra (~4.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jhunki Basanta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jhunki Basanta, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Jhunki Basanta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jhunki Basanta village is 225471.

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Key facts — Jhunki Basanta

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Jhunki Basanta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the sex ratio in Jhunki Basanta?

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Jhunki Basanta on the mapझुंकी बसंत

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Jhunki Basanta

What is the pincode of Jhunki Basanta?

In which district is Jhunki Basanta located?

What is the population of Jhunki Basanta as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Jhunki Basanta?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jhunki Basanta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jhunki Basanta in?

What is the literacy rate in Jhunki Basanta?

What is the sex ratio in Jhunki Basanta?

What is the nearest railway station to Jhunki Basanta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jhunki Basanta?

What is the LGD code of Jhunki Basanta?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Jhunki Basanta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

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