Jalghar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jalghar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalghar is 311133. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.67 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jalghar

According to the 2011 Census, Jalghar village had a total population of 2,310 people, including 1,176 males and 1,134 females, living in 591 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.30%, with male literacy at 83.60% and female literacy at 70.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 563, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 967.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalghar

Jalghar 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 Jalghar

Jalghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jalghar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jalghar is about 9.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalghar

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

Health Facilities in Jalghar

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

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