Jalghar

Jalghar is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.2km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jalghar village. As per 2009 stats, Jalghar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jalghar unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Jalghar’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 Jalghar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jalghar is 311133. The village spans a total geographical area of 426.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Jalghar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jalghar 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 Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jalghar

Population of Jalghar

According to the 2011 Census, Jalghar has a total population of about 2,310, with approximately 1,176 males and 1,134 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 213 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 563 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 967. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.17%, with male literacy at about 76.28% and female literacy near 63.84%. There are around 591 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jalghar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jalghar

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

Nearby Villages of Jalghar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jalghar