Jot Harananda - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Jot Harananda is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 28.6 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jot Harananda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jot Harananda is 324707. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.07 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jot Harananda 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 Jot Harananda

According to the 2011 Census, Jot Harananda village had a total population of 390 people, including 187 males and 203 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 70.73% and female literacy at 64.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Jot Harananda

Jot Harananda 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 Jot Harananda

Jot Harananda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Jot Harananda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jot Harananda is about 28.6 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 Jot Harananda

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

Health Facilities in Jot Harananda

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

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