Jhirul - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Jhirul is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 26.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhirul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhirul is 318236. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.01 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Jhirul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhirul

According to the 2011 Census, Jhirul village had a total population of 2,241 people, including 1,182 males and 1,059 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.51%, with male literacy at 61.67% and female literacy at 52.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhirul

Jhirul is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhirul

Jhirul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Jhirul is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jhirul is about 26.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhirul

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhirul village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhirul

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhirul village are given below:

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