Jhalda

Jhalda is a city and a municipality in Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Jhalda subdivision.

Jhalda
Jhalida
City
Shilphore Hillock, Jhalda
Jhalda
Location in West Bengal, India
Jhalda
Jhalda (India)
Coordinates: 23.37°N 85.97°E / 23.37; 85.97
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictPurulia
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  BodyJhalda Municipality
Area
  Total3.85 km2 (1.49 sq mi)
Elevation
293 m (961 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total19,544
  Density5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialBengali,Santali , Kurmali , English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
723202
Telephone code+91 3254
Vehicle registrationWB 56
Lok Sabha constituencyPurulia
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBaghmundi, Joypur
Websitewww.jhaldamunicipality.com
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