Jarail - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jarail is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 74.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarail is 310455. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.9 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jarail

As per Census 2011, Jarail village has a total population of 2,333 people, consisting of 1,163 males and 1,170 females. The village has 548 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 290 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,556 literate and 777 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarail

Jarail 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 Jarail

Jarail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Jarail is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jarail is about 74.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarail

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

Health Facilities in Jarail

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

FAQs about Jarail