Jerur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Jerur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 44.6 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jerur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jerur is 324531. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.02 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Jerur

According to the 2011 Census, Jerur village had a total population of 1,345 people, including 677 males and 668 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.24%, with male literacy at 80.48% and female literacy at 64.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 276.

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

Nearby Villages of Jerur

Jerur 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 Jerur

Jerur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhapandanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Jerur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jerur is about 44.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jerur

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

Health Facilities in Jerur

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

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