Jiran Gachhi - Bhangar - II, South 24 Parganas

Jiran Gachhi is a village situated in the Bhangar - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Bhangar and around 57.1 km from Alipore. Bhagawanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiran Gachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiran Gachhi is 333723. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.93 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Dum Dum is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Jiran Gachhi

As per Census 2011, Jiran Gachhi village has a total population of 5,193 people, consisting of 2,724 males and 2,469 females. The village has 1,069 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 773 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,147 literate and 2,046 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jiran Gachhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1932,7242,469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773378395
Literate Population3,1471,6901,457
Illiterate Population2,0461,0341,012

Nearby Villages of Jiran Gachhi

Jiran Gachhi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jiran Gachhi

Jiran Gachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dum Dum to Jiran Gachhi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jiran Gachhi is about 57.1 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 Jiran Gachhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jiran Gachhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jiran Gachhi

Where is Jiran Gachhi located?

Jiran Gachhi village is located in Bhangar - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jiran Gachhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Jiran Gachhi is Bhagawanpur.

What is the pincode of Jiran Gachhi?

The pincode of Jiran Gachhi is 743502.

What is the population of Jiran Gachhi?

Jiran Gachhi has a total population of 5,193, including 2,724 males and 2,469 females.

How many households are there in Jiran Gachhi?

There are 1,069 households in Jiran Gachhi.

What is the literacy rate in Jiran Gachhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jiran Gachhi is 60.60%. Male literacy is 62.04% and female literacy is 59.01%.