Jhalu is a town and a nagar panchayat in Bijnor district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Geography

Jhalu is located at 29°21′N 78°15′E / 29.35°N 78.25°E / 29.35; 78.25. It has an average elevation of 225 metres (738 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Jhalu had a population of 18,701. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jhalu has an average literacy rate of 76%, now above than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 53%, and female literacy is 38%. In Jhalu, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.