Jakhirabag - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Jakhirabag is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 16.7 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Mukundabagh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhirabag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhirabag is 314928. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.65 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Azimganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jakhirabag

As per Census 2011, Jakhirabag village has a total population of 369 people, consisting of 187 males and 182 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 223 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jakhirabag are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jakhirabag

Jakhirabag 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 Jakhirabag

Jakhirabag is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhapara Dham, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azimganj to Jakhirabag is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Jakhirabag is about 16.7 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 Jakhirabag

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

Health Facilities in Jakhirabag

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

FAQs about Jakhirabag