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

As per Census 2011, Jirat village has a total population of 5,337 people, consisting of 2,711 males and 2,626 females. The village has 1,332 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 471 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,184 literate and 1,153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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