Jala Dhulagiri - Sankrail, Howrah

Jala Dhulagiri is a village situated in the Sankrail subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Sankrail and around 11 km from Howrah. Dhulagari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jala Dhulagiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jala Dhulagiri is 332841. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.12 hectares and falls under the 711302 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jala Dhulagiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sankrail Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Howrah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jala Dhulagiri

According to the 2011 Census, Jala Dhulagiri village had a total population of 779 people, including 396 males and 383 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 75.64% and female literacy at 70.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Jala Dhulagiri

Jala Dhulagiri 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 Jala Dhulagiri

Jala Dhulagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Jala Dhulagiri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Jala Dhulagiri is about 11 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 Jala Dhulagiri

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

Health Facilities in Jala Dhulagiri

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

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