Jayer - Pandua, Hooghly

Jayer is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Pandua and around 26.9 km from Chinsura. Jayerdwarbasini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jayer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayer is 324835. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.09 hectares and falls under the 712152 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Jayer

According to the 2011 Census, Jayer village had a total population of 2,092 people, including 1,057 males and 1,035 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 82.88% and female literacy at 72.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 861, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Jayer

Jayer 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 Jayer

Jayer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Jayer is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jayer is about 26.9 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 Jayer

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

Health Facilities in Jayer

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

FAQs about Jayer