Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) - Ferrargunj, South Andamans
Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) is a village situated in the Ferrargunj taluka of South Andamans district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands. It is located approximately 16 km from Ferrargunj and around 45 km from Port Blair. Ferrargunj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) is 645441. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.9 hectares and falls under the 744206 pincode. Port Blair is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv)
Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv)
Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Port Blair to Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Port Blair to Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv)
Where is Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) located?
Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) village is located in Ferrargunj Taluka, South Andamans district, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv)?
The Gram Panchayat of Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) is Ferrargunj.
What is the pincode of Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv)?
The pincode of Jirkatang No. 2 (Rv) is 744206.