Jioldanga - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Jioldanga is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Prafullanagar and around 21.5 km from Barasat. Prithiba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jioldanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jioldanga is 322861. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.72 hectares and falls under the 743233 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Jioldanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jioldanga village had a total population of 2,841 people, including 1,467 males and 1,374 females, living in 645 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.69%, with male literacy at 88.90% and female literacy at 78.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Jioldanga

Jioldanga 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 Jioldanga

Jioldanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Beliaghata Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Jioldanga is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jioldanga is about 21.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jioldanga

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

Health Facilities in Jioldanga

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

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