Jhaukhali - Gosaba, South 24 Parganas

Jhaukhali is a village situated in the Gosaba subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from Gosaba and around 76.6 km from Alipore. Shambhunagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhaukhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhaukhali is 335136. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.33 hectares and falls under the 743370 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Jhaukhali

As per Census 2011, Jhaukhali village has a total population of 1,502 people, consisting of 770 males and 732 females. The village has 398 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,255 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhaukhali

Jhaukhali 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 Jhaukhali

Jhaukhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Jhaukhali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jhaukhali is about 76.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhaukhali

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

Health Facilities in Jhaukhali

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

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