Jiara

Jiara is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.9km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Jiara village. As per 2009 stats, Baghar I is the gram panchayat of Jiara village.

Here you can discover what makes Jiara unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Jiara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jiara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jiara is 320032. The village spans a total geographical area of 459.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713141. Burdwan is nearest town to Jiara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jiara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jiara

Population of Jiara

According to the 2011 Census, Jiara has a total population of about 2,643, with approximately 1,343 males and 1,300 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 269 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 577 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 284. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.81%, with male literacy at about 76.77% and female literacy near 66.69%. There are around 599 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jiara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jiara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jiara. As per the 2011 stats, Jiara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jiara

Knowing the nearby villages of Jiara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jiara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jiara