Jhilimili

In Bengali, Jhilimili means sparkle or twinkle. ==Geography==

{{OSM Location map Location Jhilimili is located at . It has an average elevation of . It is an almost fully rural area. 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. ==Tourist spot==

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

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

State Highway 5 running from Rupnarayanpur (in Bardhaman district) to Junput (in Purba Medinipur district) passes through Jhilimili. ==Education==

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. ==Culture==

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. ==References==