Jolkul - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Jolkul is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.4 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jolkul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jolkul is 324671. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.96 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Jolkul 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 Jolkul

According to the 2011 Census, Jolkul village had a total population of 1,466 people, including 745 males and 721 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.21%, with male literacy at 72.28% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Jolkul

Jolkul 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 Jolkul

Jolkul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Jolkul is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jolkul is about 38.4 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 Jolkul

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

Health Facilities in Jolkul

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

FAQs about Jolkul