Jaytara - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Jaytara is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.6 km from Gaighata and around 33.7 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaytara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaytara is 322683. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.61 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jaytara 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 Jaytara

As per Census 2011, Jaytara village has a total population of 2,228 people, consisting of 1,152 males and 1,076 females. The village has 509 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,610 literate and 618 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,703 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaytara

Jaytara 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 Jaytara

Public transport in the Jaytara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Jaytara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jaytara is about 33.7 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 Jaytara

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

Health Facilities in Jaytara

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

FAQs about Jaytara