Jayghata - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Jayghata is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 28.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Joyghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jayghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jayghata is 321786. The village covers a total geographical area of 621.41 hectares and falls under the 741508 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Jayghata

As per Census 2011, Jayghata village has a total population of 4,327 people, consisting of 2,216 males and 2,111 females. The village has 1,038 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 455 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,792 literate and 1,535 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,584 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jayghata

Jayghata 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 Jayghata

Public transport in the Jayghata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majhdia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Jayghata is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jayghata is about 28.5 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 Jayghata

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

Health Facilities in Jayghata

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

FAQs about Jayghata