Jhuruli

Etymology

The name "Jhuruli" is a Bengali word adopted in the 18th century, though the meaning is still unknown.

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. 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 1 500 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.

Geography

Jhuruli is situated in the Ganges Brahmaputra delta of West Bengal. It is about 30 km from the Bangladesh border and 50 km from Kolkata.

Groundwater

The groundwater has been affected by arsenic problem in this village but has found harmless water solution for drinking. So the government of West Bengal spread in several places here for digging the tube oil, 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.

Economy

Many villagers work in the fishery business. Another local business is transportation of fabric, fish, and other products to Kolkata.

Village parts

The village consists of six parts:

These six parts fell into two booth:

Religion

The majority of the population is Muslim, and there are several mosques in the village.

Politics

Jhuruli has some political parties which work under Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha,and Vidhan Sabha. The election commission elected members for villages. Here are some political parties All India Trinamool Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist), PDCI Party, Indian National Congress. The present village members are Nur ali Mondal and Rofilul Mondal from Communist Party of India (Marxist) in 2013 and Member of Parliament is Idris Ali and MLA is A.T.M Abdullah(Roni).

Education

The educational percentage here is about 40% but gradually increasing.

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

Schools in the village

Rural structure

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 rate 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

The government services in which village people are involved are less than the other villages of this state. The percentage of governmental services is about 5%. But most of the people here are involve in their own businesses that are their basic earning. Educated people are mostly involved in non-governmental work and services such as banking and companies.

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.

Transport

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 DN38 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

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 govt. 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

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 the daily football match plays in afternoon and cricket and other spots play here.