Jhar Magurmari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Jhar Magurmari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 37.7 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Magurmari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhar Magurmari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhar Magurmari is 307462. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.8 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jhar Magurmari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhar Magurmari

According to the 2011 Census, Jhar Magurmari village had a total population of 3,239 people, including 1,676 males and 1,563 females, living in 695 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.40%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 71.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,625, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhar Magurmari

Jhar Magurmari 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 Jhar Magurmari

Jhar Magurmari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Jhar Magurmari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Jhar Magurmari is about 37.7 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 Jhar Magurmari

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

Health Facilities in Jhar Magurmari

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

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