Janjali Chak - Amta - I, Howrah

Janjali Chak is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Amta and around 29.2 km from Howrah. Khardah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janjali Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janjali Chak is 332692. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.61 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Janjali Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uluberia Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Janjali Chak

As per Census 2011, Janjali Chak village has a total population of 1,002 people, consisting of 511 males and 491 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 685 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 937 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Janjali Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,002511491
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1277453
Scheduled Castes (SC)937477460
Literate Population685382303
Illiterate Population317129188

Nearby Villages of Janjali Chak

Janjali Chak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SerpurNorth1.10 km
Hafez ChakSouth-West1.13 km
Kamala ChakSouth-East1.21 km
MadhyakulWest1.60 km
ShyamchakNorth-East2.07 km
Mollar ChakWest2.10 km
Majhu KhetraNorth2.40 km
BaragramSouth2.41 km
Kumar ChakSouth-West2.61 km
JagarampurSouth-West2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Janjali Chak

Janjali Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Janjali Chak is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Janjali Chak is about 29.2 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 Janjali Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Janjali Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Janjali Chak

Where is Janjali Chak located?

Janjali Chak village is located in Amta - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Janjali Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Janjali Chak is Khardah.

What is the pincode of Janjali Chak?

The pincode of Janjali Chak is 711401.

What is the population of Janjali Chak?

Janjali Chak has a total population of 1,002, including 511 males and 491 females.

How many households are there in Janjali Chak?

There are 215 households in Janjali Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Janjali Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Janjali Chak is 68.36%. Male literacy is 74.76% and female literacy is 61.71%.