Jagannath - Hanskhali, Nadia

Jagannath is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 22.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Mamjoan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannath is 321891. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.77 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jagannath village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranaghat Uttar Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jagannath

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannath village had a total population of 780 people, including 414 males and 366 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.96%, with male literacy at 82.34% and female literacy at 72.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannath

Jagannath 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 Jagannath

Jagannath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Santinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Jagannath is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jagannath is about 22.9 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 Jagannath

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

Health Facilities in Jagannath

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

FAQs about Jagannath