Jhar Majhgram - Kranti, Jalpaiguri

Jhar Majhgram is a village situated in the Kranti subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from Malbazar and around 30.5 km from Jalpaiguri . Jkranti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhar Majhgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhar Majhgram is 306957. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.8 hectares and falls under the 735218 pincode. Mal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jhar Majhgram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jalpaiguri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jhar Majhgram

According to the 2011 Census, Jhar Majhgram village had a total population of 2,430 people, including 1,227 males and 1,203 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.92%, with male literacy at 79.54% and female literacy at 68.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 560, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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 Majhgram

Jhar Majhgram 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 Majhgram

Jhar Majhgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dam Dim, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mal to Jhar Majhgram is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Jhar Majhgram is about 30.5 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 Majhgram

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

Health Facilities in Jhar Majhgram

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 Majhgram village are given below:

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