Jarlai - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jarlai is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 25.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Deor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarlai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarlai is 310929. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.43 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jarlai

As per Census 2011, Jarlai village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 376 males and 329 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 98 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarlai

Jarlai 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 Jarlai

Jarlai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jarlai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jarlai is about 25.1 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 Jarlai

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

Health Facilities in Jarlai

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

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