Jaleshwar - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Jaleshwar is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Gaighata and around 34.8 km from Barasat. Jaleswar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaleshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaleshwar is 322693. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.67 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Jaleshwar

As per Census 2011, Jaleshwar village has a total population of 5,602 people, consisting of 2,852 males and 2,750 females. The village has 1,363 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 516 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,770 literate and 1,832 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,522 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 653 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaleshwar

Jaleshwar 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 Jaleshwar

Jaleshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Jaleshwar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jaleshwar is about 34.8 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 Jaleshwar

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

Health Facilities in Jaleshwar

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

FAQs about Jaleshwar