Jarura - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Jarura is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from Polba and around 9.4 km from Chinsura. Sugandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jarura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarura is 325199. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.87 hectares and falls under the 712138 pincode. Chandan Nagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jarura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chunchura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jarura

According to the 2011 Census, Jarura village had a total population of 2,041 people, including 1,056 males and 985 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.83%, with male literacy at 90.23% and female literacy at 79.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarura

Jarura 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 Jarura

Jarura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandan Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandan Nagar to Jarura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jarura is about 9.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarura

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

Health Facilities in Jarura

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

FAQs about Jarura