Jerur

Jerur is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.4km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 44.6km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Gudubari I is the gram panchayat of Jerur village.

Here you can discover what makes Jerur unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Jerur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jerur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jerur is 324531. The village spans a total geographical area of 127.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712303. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Jerur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jerur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jerur

Population of Jerur

According to the 2011 Census, Jerur has a total population of about 1,345, with approximately 677 males and 668 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 160 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 518 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 276. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.64%, with male literacy at about 69.42% and female literacy near 57.78%. There are around 367 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jerur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jerur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jerur. As per the 2011 stats, Jerur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jerur

Knowing the nearby villages of Jerur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jerur.

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