Jiara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Jiara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 41 km from Chinsura. Gopinathpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiara is 324584. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.65 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jiara

According to the 2011 Census, Jiara village had a total population of 2,228 people, including 1,143 males and 1,085 females, living in 546 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.97%, with male literacy at 85.45% and female literacy at 74.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiara

Jiara 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 Jiara

Jiara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Jiara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jiara is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiara

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

Health Facilities in Jiara

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

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