Jhanjhra - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Jhanjhra is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Bishnupur and around 25.8 km from Alipore. Panakua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhanjhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhanjhra is 333407. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.8 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Jhanjhra

According to the 2011 Census, Jhanjhra village had a total population of 611 people, including 298 males and 313 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 84.70% and female literacy at 74.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanjhra

Jhanjhra 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 Jhanjhra

Jhanjhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kavi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Jhanjhra is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jhanjhra is about 25.8 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 Jhanjhra

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

Health Facilities in Jhanjhra

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

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