Jandpur - Baijnath, Kangra

Jandpur is a village situated in the Baijnath tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Jandpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jandpur is 011911. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.35 hectares and falls under the 176081 pincode. Palampur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jandpur

As per Census 2011, Jandpur village has a total population of 619 people, consisting of 286 males and 333 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,164 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 476 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 154 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population619286333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663531
Scheduled Castes (SC)884246
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1547084
Literate Population476231245
Illiterate Population1435588

Nearby Villages of Jandpur

Jandpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jandpur

Jandpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Jandpur.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Jandpur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jandpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jandpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jandpur

Where is Jandpur located?

Jandpur village is located in Baijnath Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jandpur?

Jandpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jandpur?

The pincode of Jandpur is 176081.

What is the population of Jandpur?

Jandpur has a total population of 619, including 286 males and 333 females.

How many households are there in Jandpur?

There are 157 households in Jandpur.

What is the literacy rate in Jandpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jandpur is 76.90%. Male literacy is 80.77% and female literacy is 73.57%.