Jhinuk Ghata - Hanskhali, Nadia

Jhinuk Ghata is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 13.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Betna Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhinuk Ghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinuk Ghata is 321862. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.61 hectares and falls under the 741505 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jhinuk Ghata

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinuk Ghata village had a total population of 1,053 people, including 560 males and 493 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.83%, with male literacy at 77.60% and female literacy at 67.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinuk Ghata

Jhinuk Ghata 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 Jhinuk Ghata

Jhinuk Ghata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mayurhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Jhinuk Ghata is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jhinuk Ghata is about 13.3 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 Jhinuk Ghata

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

Health Facilities in Jhinuk Ghata

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

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