Jhajhri - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Jhajhri is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Haptiagachh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhajhri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhajhri is 308837. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.73 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Jhajhri

According to the 2011 Census, Jhajhri village had a total population of 3,017 people, including 1,551 males and 1,466 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.06%, with male literacy at 67.38% and female literacy at 54.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhajhri

Jhajhri 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 Jhajhri

Jhajhri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Jhajhri is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Jhajhri is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhajhri

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

Health Facilities in Jhajhri

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

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