Char Jajira - Kalyani, Nadia

Char Jajira is a village situated in the Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Chakdah and around 63 km from Krishnanagar. Kancharapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Char Jajira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Char Jajira is 322315. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.25 hectares and falls under the 741251 pincode. Kalyani is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Char Jajira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalyani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Char Jajira

According to the 2011 Census, Char Jajira village had a total population of 2,359 people, including 1,223 males and 1,136 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.94%, with male literacy at 49.86% and female literacy at 32.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Char Jajira

Char Jajira 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 Char Jajira

Char Jajira 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 Kuntighat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyani to Char Jajira is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Char Jajira is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Char Jajira

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

Health Facilities in Char Jajira

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

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