Dakshin Jiala - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Dakshin Jiala is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Bongaon and around 50.5 km from Barasat. Kalupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Jiala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Jiala is 322575. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.58 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongoan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Jiala

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Jiala village had a total population of 1,458 people, including 770 males and 688 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 78.17% and female literacy at 64.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,404, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Jiala

Dakshin Jiala 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 Dakshin Jiala

Dakshin Jiala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongoan to Dakshin Jiala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dakshin Jiala is about 50.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Jiala

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Jiala

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

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