Jejur - Haripal, Hooghly

Jejur is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Khamar Chandi and around 36.6 km from Chinsura. Jejur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jejur is 325383. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.8 hectares and falls under the 712405 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jejur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jejur

According to the 2011 Census, Jejur village had a total population of 5,173 people, including 2,579 males and 2,594 females, living in 1,077 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.63%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 74.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,690, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Jejur

Jejur 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 Jejur

Jejur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Jejur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jejur is about 36.6 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 Jejur

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

Health Facilities in Jejur

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

FAQs about Jejur