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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathpur village had a total population of 2,448 people, including 1,230 males and 1,218 females, living in 597 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 81.03% and female literacy at 64.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 700.

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

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