Jakri - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Jakri is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Khanakul and around 83.1 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakri is 325885. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.05 hectares and falls under the 712412 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jakri 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 Jakri

According to the 2011 Census, Jakri village had a total population of 1,459 people, including 724 males and 735 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.29%, with male literacy at 74.02% and female literacy at 48.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,334.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakri

Jakri 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 Jakri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jakri. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Jakri is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jakri is about 83.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakri

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

Health Facilities in Jakri

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

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