Jhanjhania - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Jhanjhania is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from Prafullanagar and around 31.9 km from Barasat. Bargoom-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhanjhania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanjhania is 322882. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.56 hectares and falls under the 743263 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Jhanjhania 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 Jhanjhania

According to the 2011 Census, Jhanjhania village had a total population of 2,019 people, including 1,032 males and 987 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.51%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 78.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanjhania

Jhanjhania 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 Jhanjhania

Jhanjhania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Jhanjhania is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jhanjhania is about 31.9 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 Jhanjhania

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

Health Facilities in Jhanjhania

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

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