Jhilimili

In Bengali, Jhilimili means sparkle or twinkle.{{cite web|url=http://www.theindiatravel.com/cityguide/state/wb/forest.html |title=Jhilimili |access-date=2009-09-25 |work=Forests |publisher=theindiatravel |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614023218/http://theindiatravel.com/cityguide/state/wb/forest.html |archive-date=2009-06-14 }}

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CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, C: craft centre, T: ancient/ temple centre
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Jhilimili is located at {{coord|22.8167 |N|86.6167 |E|}}. It has an average elevation of {{convert|228|m}}.{{cite web

| url =http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Jhilimili.html | title = Jhilimili, India Page | access-date = 2009-09-25 | publisher = Falling Rain Genomics}} Jhilimili is located on the banks of Kangsabati River, and is about {{convert|70|km}} from Bankura.{{cite web| url =http://www.bangalinet.com/travel_bakura.html | title = Bankura | access-date = 2009-09-25 | publisher = bengalinet }}

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 of shaded area in the map show forested areas.{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1913_PART_A_DCHB_BANKURA.pdf|title = District Census Handbook Bankura |work = pages 13-17 | publisher= Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal | access-date = 23 April 2020}} It is an almost fully rural area.{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bankura |work = Table 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 23 April 2020 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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.

A travel from Ranibandh to Jhilimili offers a magnificent revelation to impressive forest of changeable heights on both sides on the route. The watchtower at Jhilimili offers a commanding view of the surrounding area.{{cite web| url = http://www.india9.com/i9show/Jhilimili-28017.htm | title = Jhilimili| access-date = 2009-09-25 | publisher = india9.com }} Jhilimili is a quiet place, and makes for a pleasant getaway for city-dwellers.

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).{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 14 October 2016 }}

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

State Highway 5 running from Rupnarayanpur (in Bardhaman district) to Junput (in Purba Medinipur district) passes through Jhilimili.{{cite web| url = http://www.wbtrafficpolice.com/state-highways.php |title = List of State Highways in West Bengal | publisher= West Bengal Traffic Police | access-date = 22 September 2016}}

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.{{cite web| url = https://schools.org.in/bankura/19131503802/jhilimili-h-s.html |title = Jhilimili HS|publisher= Schools.org.in | access-date = 26 April 2020}}

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

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