The name "Jhuruli" is a Bengali word adopted in the 18th century, though the meaning is still unknown.
Geography
Jhuruli is situated in the GangesBrahmaputra delta of West Bengal. It is about 30 km from the Bangladesh border and 50 km from Kolkata, capital of the West Bengal. A high tension electricity transmission line of 11 kv from Harishpur, Basirhat has been routed through the village road.
Weather
The weather in Jhuruli is similar to that elsewhere in West Bengal, with a tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate(Aw) under the Köppen climate classification, with seven months of dryness and peak of rains in July. Humidity is always on the higher side, but not in winter. The cooler season from December to February is followed by the summer season from March to June. The period from June to about the end of September constitutes the south-west monsoon season, and October and November form the post-monsoon season. Between June and September, the south west monsoon rains lash the village. Pre-monsoon showers are received in May. Occasionally, north-east monsoon showers occur in October and November.
The maximum annual rainfall ever recorded was 1500 mm for every year. The highest rainfall recorded in a single day was 850 mm. The average total annual rainfall is 1500 mm. The average annual temperature is 32 °C, and the average maximum temperature is 35 °C, while the average minimum temperature is 28 °C. In the summer the temperature is up to 35 °C, but in winter it drops to approximately 10 °C. Annual rainfall is about 1 500 mm.
Groundwater
The groundwater is contaminated by arsenic in this village but solutions for purification of the same have been found. The Government of West Bengal has dug up tube wells in several places here and water pump houses.
The North 24 Parganas district has been identified as one of the areas where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination.[2]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] Indian census, Jhuruli had a population of 2,967: 1,545 male and 1,422 female.[3] It has an average literacy rate of 75.02%, higher than the national average of 74.04%.
Economy
Many villagers work in the fishery business. Another local business is transportation of fabric, fish, and other products to Kolkata.
Village parts
Jhuruli Mazher para 2014, June 2, narrow lane leads to Inside, picture by Abubakar
The educational percentage here is about 40% but gradually increasing.
Jhuruli Adarsha Vidyapith in February 2014
Jhuruli Adarsha Vidyapith and Jhuruli Jr Basic School located in this village are a grade school running up to grade class 10 and a primary school up to grade class 4 respectively
The scene nearby ball field and school side during a rainy day in the month of June, 2014
In Jhuruli all boundaries which bounded the village are seemed to be specific. The area cover mostly with small parts of the village. The edge of the village which also stated round the village is watery called sometime "Jolkor" means water tax and some time Plunge means general use free water. Jolkor is projected with fishery which is the main economic point of the village. The roads about here are narrow,they are seemed as turn now to the right and now to the left. It is said that the village faces always the cool air of water, basically the cool air of Jolkor that bounds the village.
Government and public services
There is no hospital in Jhuruli. Residents depend on the Badartala Hospital in Basirhat. [citation needed]
Any government schemes are being implemented by Gram Panchayet via either the Primary School or Angan Wadi School.[citation needed]
90% of farmers are not able to access government benefit schemes due to accessibility issues [citation needed]
Infrastructure
The sovereignty of society with political and social is deep-rooted here that graduated by government's infrastructure. The political and social organizations are abided of government's rule.
Jhuruli Mazer para from roof that comes to face gathering big and small houses.Jhuruli Ball field in afternoon,boys are playing game.It is Garakupi market where the villagers go for marketing.
Transport
The nano car carries passengers with others on the roof in 2014.Transportation in Jhuruli through engine van in 2014. This engine van carries heavy goods.
Transport is an important part of India's economy. Since the economic liberalization of the 1990s, development of infrastructure within the country, town and village have progressed at a rapid pace, and today there is a wide variety of modes of transport by land, water and air. But here in the small villages it is not changed as in the town has been. In Jhuruli the transport is about has developed gradually. There is bus transport, which was begun in 2008 with about 40 buses. The DN 38 bus route started from Taranipur to Malancha through Basirhat town, Champapukur, Kholapota. It stopped unexpectedly in 2013 due to the road's bad condition. Other transport systems include auto rickshaw, motorcycle, motor van, Maruti Suzuki, taxi, and bicycle.
The goods which are transported to various town and other part of India are: fish, crayfish, shrimp, whitefish, big guns, ready made fabric, textiles, garments (shirt, pants, gown, skirts, etc.)
Healthcare
Jhuruli Healthcare position at the right side of Jhuruli Junior Basic School
Here is a Healthcare centre. It is not only for this village but also for nearby villagers. People from all side come here for disease-cure and any kind of physical treatment.
Culture
The culture here is basically rural as in other villages of India as opposed to western norms which the west colonial has imposed upon Indian population. People wear basically Dhuti, Lungi, Pajama, Shirt, trousers and speak in a very dialectic sort. They sometimes speak Hindi, but most of the time Bengali. English is frequently used.
Club
The only government registered club in 'Jhuruli' is Jhuruli Abahani Krira Chakra. The sports which play here take place under this club. The annual knock-out football match of 16 teams holds during winter season is the best annual match-cup with ticket system which everyone enjoy here.
Sports
A tournament held during the late 2013 by J.A.K.C.
Here sport means life of the village. Every year during October–November holds a knock-out football match of 16 teams organizes by Jhuruli Abahani Krira Chakra in the ball field that is the major point of this village. Apart from that, there are daily football match played in afternoon along with cricket and other sports played here.[citation needed]
^"Primary census abstract data". Census of India. Retrieved 22 February 2014. (For villages, select "rural" radio button, then select state, district and sub-district. A drop down list of villages well appear. Select the village.)
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