Jhilimili

Jhilimili
ঝিলিমিলি
Town
Jhilimili

Location in West Bengal, India

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
State West Bengal
District Bankura
Elevation 228 m (748 ft)
Languages
 • Official Bengali, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Website bankura.gov.in

Jhilimili is a tourist centre in Khatra subdivision of Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Geography

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).[1] 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.[2]

Etymology

In Bengali, Jhilimili means sparkle or twinkle.[3]

Tourist spot

A travel from Ranibandh to Jhilimili offers a magnificent revelation to impressive forest of changeable heights on both sides on the route.[2] 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.[4] Jhilimili is a quiet place, and makes for a pleasant getaway for city-dwellers.[3]

Culture

During mid-January, Tusu parab is celebrated. Goddess Tusu is worshipped. Santhals organise village fairs during Makara Sankranti.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Jhilimili, India Page". Falling Rain Genomics. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Bankura". bengalinet. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Jhilimili". Forests. theindiatravel. Retrieved 2009-09-25.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Jhilimili". india9.com. Retrieved 2009-09-25.