Jafar Nagar - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Jafar Nagar is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 31.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Raghunathpur Hijuli-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jafar Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jafar Nagar is 322080. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.15 hectares and falls under the 741202 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jafar Nagar 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 Jafar Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Jafar Nagar village had a total population of 3,048 people, including 1,589 males and 1,459 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.36%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 72.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Jafar Nagar

Jafar Nagar 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 Jafar Nagar

Public transport in the Jafar Nagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalinarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Jafar Nagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jafar Nagar is about 31.6 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 Jafar Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Jafar Nagar

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

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