# Jhusi, Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) – Town Population & History

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Town · Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 

# Jhusi

Jhusi is a town in Phulpur sub-district of Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **13,878 people** in 2,295 households. Literacy was 73.4%.

- 13,878people (2011)
- 2,295households
- 73.4%literacy
- 12census wards

## Population of Jhusi

■ Jhusi · ■ Allahabad urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****73.4%**

**82.5%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****821**

**862

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****900**

**878

Working population ****32.3%**

**33.4%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Jhusi

Of every 100 households in Jhusi in 2011, 86 had electricity, 60 a toilet at home and 54 cooked with LPG; 71 had a mobile phone, 46 a two-wheeler and 5 a car.

■ Jhusi · ■ Allahabad urban average

Electricity for lighting ****86%**

**89%

Toilet within the home ****60%**

**84%

No toilet (open defecation) ****35%**

**14%

Tap water ****92%**

**83%

Drinking water within premises ****68%**

**80%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****54%**

**73%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****37%**

**21%

Use banking services ****70%**

**78%

Television ****68%**

**79%

Mobile phone ****71%**

**76%

Computer with internet ****2%**

**8%

Two-wheeler ****46%**

**54%

Car / jeep / van ****5%**

**12%

None of these assets ****4%**

**4%

Own their home ****91%**

**84%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Jhusi work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,168 (71%) · **■** Household industry 501 (11%) · **■** Farming 206 (5%) · **■** Marginal 614 (14%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Jhusi changed?

From 2,030 in 1901 to 13,878 in 2011.

**1901

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1961

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Jhusi in numbers and road distances

- Annual rainfall1,027 mm
- Temperature range6 °C to 47 °C

### Road distances

- Lucknow (state capital)212 km by road
- Allahabad (district HQ)8 km by road
- Pratapgarh (city of 1 lakh+)58 km by road
- Allahabad (city of 5 lakh+)8 km by road
- Jhunsi (railway station)0 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Jhusi

### Civic services

- Pucca roads21 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets1,027
- Water storage2,550 kl
- Electricity — homes1,075

### Hospitals

- ●Allopathic hospitals1 · 4 beds · 2 doctors
- ●Veterinary hospitals1 · 3 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools2 govt · 3 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** bidi.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Jhusi

- Hospitals4 in Jhusi
- Banks6 in Jhusi
- ATMs1 in Jhusi
- Hotels1 in Jhusi
- Shopping malls2 in Jhusi
- Colleges and universities1 in Jhusi
- Pharmacies1 in Jhusi
- Restaurants3 in Jhusi
- Dental clinics3 in Jhusi

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Jhusi ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-1/) 1,276 214 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-2/) 1,072 153 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-3/) 768 140 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-4/) 1,051 188 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-5/) 1,455 241 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-6/) 853 168 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-7/) 1,672 263 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-8/) 1,444 255 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-9/) 1,211 175 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-10/) 918 148 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-11/) 1,174 204 

[Ward 12](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/allahabad/phulpur/jhusi/ward-12/) 984 146 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Jhusi

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Prayagraj Airport (IXD) · Allahabad17 km
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) · Varanasi96 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:11) and shortest in Dec (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 17:14).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Jhusi?13,878 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Jhusi in?Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh
- What was the population of Jhusi in 1901?2,030
- How many wards does Jhusi have?12 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Jhusi?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Jhusi?Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 17 km in a straight line