Jangalia - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Jangalia is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Baru and around 33.7 km from Alipore. Jangalia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangalia is 334919. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.12 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jangalia

According to the 2011 Census, Jangalia village had a total population of 6,366 people, including 3,306 males and 3,060 females, living in 1,352 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.28%, with male literacy at 72.54% and female literacy at 65.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 767.

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

Nearby Villages of Jangalia

Jangalia 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 Jangalia

Jangalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hogla, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Jangalia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jangalia is about 33.7 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 Jangalia

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

Health Facilities in Jangalia

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

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