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

According to the 2011 Census, Jarail village had a total population of 2,333 people, including 1,163 males and 1,170 females, living in 548 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.16%, with male literacy at 81.31% and female literacy at 71.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

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