Jaynagar - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Jaynagar is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Tarakeswar and around 48.2 km from Chinsura. Baligori-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaynagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaynagar is 324494. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.66 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshswar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jaynagar

According to the 2011 Census, Jaynagar village had a total population of 3,218 people, including 1,641 males and 1,577 females, living in 783 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.42%, with male literacy at 82.55% and female literacy at 68.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 848, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 582.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaynagar

Jaynagar 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 Jaynagar

Jaynagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshswar to Jaynagar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jaynagar is about 48.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaynagar

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

Health Facilities in Jaynagar

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

FAQs about Jaynagar