Jagannathpur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Jagannathpur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Khanakul and around 74.2 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathpur is 325883. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.43 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jagannathpur

As per Census 2011, Jagannathpur village has a total population of 2,448 people, consisting of 1,230 males and 1,218 females. The village has 597 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,590 literate and 858 illiterate residents. Additionally, 700 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jagannathpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur 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 Jagannathpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jagannathpur. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Jagannathpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jagannathpur is about 74.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagannathpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagannathpur

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

FAQs about Jagannathpur