Jalghara - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Jalghara is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from Usthi and around 37.6 km from Alipore. Kalikapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalghara is 334167. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.15 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jalghara

According to the 2011 Census, Jalghara village had a total population of 2,545 people, including 1,319 males and 1,226 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.00%, with male literacy at 81.91% and female literacy at 65.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,246.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalghara

Jalghara 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 Jalghara

Public transport in the Jalghara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahrupiya Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Jalghara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jalghara is about 37.6 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 Jalghara

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

Health Facilities in Jalghara

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

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