Jhujkadanga - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Jhujkadanga is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Bhatar. Bamunara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhujkadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhujkadanga is 319800. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.89 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Jhujkadanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhujkadanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jhujkadanga village had a total population of 855 people, including 415 males and 440 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.41%, with male literacy at 68.00% and female literacy at 50.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhujkadanga

Jhujkadanga 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 Jhujkadanga

Public transport in the Jhujkadanga is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Jhujkadanga is about 27 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 Jhujkadanga

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

Health Facilities in Jhujkadanga

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

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