Jirat - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Jirat is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 7.2 km from Barasat. Kashimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jirat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jirat is 323196. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.63 hectares and falls under the 743428 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jirat

According to the 2011 Census, Jirat village had a total population of 5,337 people, including 2,711 males and 2,626 females, living in 1,332 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.98%, with male literacy at 90.02% and female literacy at 81.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Jirat

Jirat 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 Jirat

Jirat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Jirat is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jirat 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 Jirat

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

Health Facilities in Jirat

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

FAQs about Jirat