Jagannathpur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Jagannathpur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Polba and around 23.6 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathpur is 325222. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.03 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 34 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jagannathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathpur village had a total population of 431 people, including 223 males and 208 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.65%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 76.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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 in the Jagannathpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Jagannathpur is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jagannathpur is about 23.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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