Jatarpur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Jatarpur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Polba and around 17.6 km from Chinsura. Polba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatarpur is 325125. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.11 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jatarpur 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 Jatarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jatarpur village had a total population of 289 people, including 144 males and 145 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.19%, with male literacy at 93.94% and female literacy at 86.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatarpur

Jatarpur 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 Jatarpur

Public transport in the Jatarpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Jatarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jatarpur is about 17.6 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 Jatarpur

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

Health Facilities in Jatarpur

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

FAQs about Jatarpur