Jagalgari - Jangipara, Hooghly

Jagalgari is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Jangipara and around 42.6 km from Chinsura. Radhanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagalgari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagalgari is 325757. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.22 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jagalgari

According to the 2011 Census, Jagalgari village had a total population of 719 people, including 376 males and 343 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.44%, with male literacy at 83.09% and female literacy at 69.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagalgari

Jagalgari 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 Jagalgari

Jagalgari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Jagalgari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jagalgari is about 42.6 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 Jagalgari

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

Health Facilities in Jagalgari

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

FAQs about Jagalgari