Jaynagar - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Jaynagar is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Uluberia and around 65.5 km from Howrah. Chandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaynagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaynagar is 332956. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.6 hectares and falls under the 711226 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jaynagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jaynagar

According to the 2011 Census, Jaynagar village had a total population of 4,033 people, including 2,090 males and 1,943 females, living in 806 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.83%, with male literacy at 85.54% and female literacy at 75.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Jaynagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Jaynagar is about 65.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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