Jalalkhali - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Jalalkhali is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 7.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dogachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalalkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalalkhali is 321749. The village covers a total geographical area of 611.36 hectares and falls under the 741102 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jalalkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Jalalkhali village had a total population of 8,251 people, including 4,229 males and 4,022 females, living in 1,935 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.01%, with male literacy at 73.51% and female literacy at 62.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,123.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalalkhali

Jalalkhali 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 Jalalkhali

Jalalkhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalal Khali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Jalalkhali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jalalkhali is about 7.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalalkhali

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

Health Facilities in Jalalkhali

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

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