Jalalabad - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Jalalabad is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from Gobindapur and around 31.1 km from Alipore. Chandaneswar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalalabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalalabad is 333665. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.88 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Jalalabad

As per Census 2011, Jalalabad village has a total population of 2,181 people, consisting of 1,111 males and 1,070 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,342 literate and 839 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalalabad

Jalalabad 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 Jalalabad

Jalalabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Jalalabad is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jalalabad is about 31.1 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 Jalalabad

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

Health Facilities in Jalalabad

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

FAQs about Jalalabad