Jiling - Barabazar, Purulia

Jiling is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Barabazar and around 49.3 km from Purulia. Sindri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiling village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiling is 331959. The village covers a total geographical area of 964.45 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Jiling village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jiling

According to the 2011 Census, Jiling village had a total population of 2,881 people, including 1,411 males and 1,470 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.80%, with male literacy at 70.38% and female literacy at 39.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 941.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiling

Jiling 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 Jiling

Jiling is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Jiling is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jiling is about 49.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiling

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

Health Facilities in Jiling

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

FAQs about Jiling