Jhilimili
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Jhilimili ঝিলিমিলি |
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 Jhilimili
 Jhilimili
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| Coordinates: 22°49′00″N 86°37′00″E / 22.8167°N 86.6167°ECoordinates: 22°49′00″N 86°37′00″E / 22.8167°N 86.6167°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | West Bengal |
| District | Bankura |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,429 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-WB |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Website | bankura |
Jhilimili is a tourist centre in Ranibandh CD Block in Khatra subdivision of Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
In Bengali, Jhilimili means sparkle or twinkle.
Jhilimili is located at 22°49′00″N 86°37′00″E / 22.8167°N 86.6167°E. It has an average elevation of 228 metres (748 ft). Jhilimili is located on the banks of Kangsabati River, is about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Mukutmanipur,80 kilometres (50 mi) from Bankura, 36 kilometres (22 mi) from Khatra and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Ranibandh.
A travel from Ranibandh to Jhilimili offers a magnificent revelation to impressive forest of changeable heights on both sides on the route. The Kangsabati flows through this forest and its banks are an ideal picnic spot. The watchtower at Jhilimili offers a commanding view of the surrounding area. Jhilimili is a quiet place, and makes for a pleasant getaway for city-dwellers.
As per 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).
State Highway 5 (West Bengal) running from Rupnarayanpur (in Bardhaman district) to Junput (in Purba Medinipur district) passes through Jhilimili.
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