Jhujargachha - Haroa, North 24 Parganas

Jhujargachha is a village situated in the Haroa subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Haroa. Sonapukur Sankarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhujargachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhujargachha is 323678. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.4 hectares and falls under the 743425 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Jhujargachha

As per Census 2011, Jhujargachha village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 544 males and 512 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 675 literate and 381 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhujargachha

Jhujargachha 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 Jhujargachha

Jhujargachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Jhujargachha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhujargachha

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

Health Facilities in Jhujargachha

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

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