Jirat

Jirat is a village located in Barasat I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from sub-district headquarter Chhota Jagulia (tehsildar office) and 7.2km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Kashimpur is the gram panchayat of Jirat village.

Here you can discover what makes Jirat unique in its vibrant Barasat I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Jirat’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jirat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jirat is 323196. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743248. Barasat is nearest town to Jirat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jirat village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Amdanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jirat

Population of Jirat

According to the 2011 Census, Jirat has a total population of about 5,337, with approximately 2,711 males and 2,626 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 471 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,174 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 34. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.40%, with male literacy at about 82.22% and female literacy near 74.45%. There are around 1,332 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jirat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jirat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jirat. As per the 2011 stats, Jirat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jirat

Knowing the nearby villages of Jirat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jirat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jirat