Jagulgachhi - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Jagulgachhi is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.3 km from Gobindapur and around 33.4 km from Alipore. Jagulgachhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagulgachhi is 333674. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.26 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Jagulgachhi

As per Census 2011, Jagulgachhi village has a total population of 2,926 people, consisting of 1,512 males and 1,414 females. The village has 643 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,857 literate and 1,069 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagulgachhi

Jagulgachhi 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 Jagulgachhi

Public transport in the Jagulgachhi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Jagulgachhi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jagulgachhi is about 33.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagulgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Jagulgachhi

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

FAQs about Jagulgachhi