Jhargaon - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Jhargaon is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 93.2 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Agdimti-khanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhargaon is 308986. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.21 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jhargaon

As per Census 2011, Jhargaon village has a total population of 2,008 people, consisting of 1,023 males and 985 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 395 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 817 literate and 1,191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhargaon

Jhargaon 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 Jhargaon

Public transport in the Jhargaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Jhargaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Jhargaon is about 93.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhargaon

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

Health Facilities in Jhargaon

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

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