Jhara - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jhara 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 27.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Bhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhara is 310874. The village covers a total geographical area of 557.41 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhara

As per Census 2011, Jhara village has a total population of 1,773 people, consisting of 904 males and 869 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,160 literate and 613 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 456 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhara

Jhara 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 Jhara

Jhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jhara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jhara is about 27.6 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 Jhara

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

Health Facilities in Jhara

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

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