Jalalnagar - Illambazar, Birbhum

Jalalnagar is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nanasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalalnagar is 318003. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.43 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Jalalnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jalalnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Jalalnagar village had a total population of 1,510 people, including 766 males and 744 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.92%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 85.69%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalalnagar

Jalalnagar 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 Jalalnagar

Jalalnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Jalalnagar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jalalnagar is about 40 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 Jalalnagar

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

Health Facilities in Jalalnagar

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

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