Jungul - Nalhati - I, Birbhum

Jungul is a village situated in the Nalhati - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Haridaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jungul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jungul is 316180. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.44 hectares and falls under the 731243 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jungul

As per Census 2011, Jungul village has a total population of 1,007 people, consisting of 544 males and 463 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 730 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 771 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jungul are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,007544463
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1297059
Scheduled Castes (SC)771418353
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562927
Literate Population730440290
Illiterate Population277104173

Nearby Villages of Jungul

Jungul 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShingdohariNorth-West1.23 km
BhagabatipurEast1.43 km
HaridaspurSouth-West1.89 km
Desh NabagramNorth-East2.62 km
BhabanandapurNorth2.66 km
BashuiparaSouth-East2.72 km
SonarkunduEast2.88 km
KarttikdangaWest2.93 km
AyasSouth-East2.99 km
NarayanbatiNorth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jungul

Jungul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Swadinpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Jungul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jungul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jungul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jungul

Where is Jungul located?

Jungul village is located in Nalhati - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jungul?

The Gram Panchayat of Jungul is Haridaspur.

What is the pincode of Jungul?

The pincode of Jungul is 731243.

What is the population of Jungul?

Jungul has a total population of 1,007, including 544 males and 463 females.

How many households are there in Jungul?

There are 255 households in Jungul.

What is the literacy rate in Jungul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jungul is 72.49%. Male literacy is 80.88% and female literacy is 62.63%.