Jhungri - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Jhungri is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.1 km from Gobindapur and around 32.4 km from Alipore. Shanksahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhungri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhungri is 333669. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.73 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Jhungri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Jhungri

According to the 2011 Census, Jhungri village had a total population of 2,306 people, including 1,202 males and 1,104 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.04%, with male literacy at 87.34% and female literacy at 74.27%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhungri

Jhungri 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 Jhungri

Public transport in the Jhungri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Jhungri is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jhungri is about 32.4 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 Jhungri

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

Health Facilities in Jhungri

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

FAQs about Jhungri