Jiyalgoria - Kashipur, Purulia

Jiyalgoria is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20 km from Kashipur and around 57.4 km from Purulia. Kalidaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiyalgoria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiyalgoria is 330678. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.77 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Jiyalgoria

According to the 2011 Census, Jiyalgoria village had a total population of 559 people, including 273 males and 286 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.12%, with male literacy at 70.94% and female literacy at 50.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 549.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiyalgoria

Jiyalgoria 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 Jiyalgoria

Jiyalgoria is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Jiyalgoria is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jiyalgoria is about 57.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiyalgoria

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

Health Facilities in Jiyalgoria

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

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