Jal Ghata

Jal Ghata is a village located in Canning Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.3km away from sub-district headquarter Canning (tehsildar office) and 51.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Tambuldaha I is the gram panchayat of Jal Ghata village.

Here you can discover what makes Jal Ghata unique in its vibrant Canning Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Jal Ghata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jal Ghata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jal Ghata is 333861. The village spans a total geographical area of 114.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743373. Canning Town is nearest town to Jal Ghata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jal Ghata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jal Ghata

Population of Jal Ghata

According to the 2011 Census, Jal Ghata has a total population of about 601, with approximately 290 males and 311 females. The sex ratio is around 1072 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 111 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.23%, with male literacy at about 63.45% and female literacy near 57.23%. There are around 120 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jal Ghata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jal Ghata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jal Ghata. As per the 2011 stats, Jal Ghata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jal Ghata

Knowing the nearby villages of Jal Ghata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jal Ghata.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jal Ghata