Paschim Jumerdhepa - Sonamura, Sepahijala

Paschim Jumerdhepa is a village situated in the Sonamura subdivision of Sepahijala district, Tripura. It is located approximately 12 km from Melaghar and around 40 km from Agartala. Jumerdhapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Jumerdhepa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Jumerdhepa is 272100. The village covers a total geographical area of 489 hectares and falls under the 799115 pincode. Sonamura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Paschim Jumerdhepa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nalchar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura West Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paschim Jumerdhepa

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Jumerdhepa village had a total population of 2,097 people, including 1,052 males and 1,045 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.11%, with male literacy at 96.58% and female literacy at 85.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 461, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0971,0521,045
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241117124
Scheduled Castes (SC)461228233
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1356669
Literate Population1,691903788
Illiterate Population406149257

Nearby Villages of Paschim Jumerdhepa

Paschim Jumerdhepa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Purba JumerdhepaNorth-East2.88 km
Paschim NalcharSouth2.93 km
PadmanagarNorth3.14 km
Purba NalcharSouth-East4.16 km
RudijalaSouth5.60 km
RangmalaNorth-West6.01 km
PathaliaghatNorth-East6.30 km
TaksaparaWest6.88 km
BardowalSouth-West7.53 km
MelagharSouth7.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paschim Jumerdhepa

Paschim Jumerdhepa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Agartala, while the nearest airport is Agartala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Sonamura to Paschim Jumerdhepa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agartala to Paschim Jumerdhepa is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paschim Jumerdhepa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Paschim Jumerdhepa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Paschim Jumerdhepa

Where is Paschim Jumerdhepa located?

Paschim Jumerdhepa village is located in Sonamura Subdivision, Sepahijala district, Tripura, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paschim Jumerdhepa?

The Gram Panchayat of Paschim Jumerdhepa is Jumerdhapa.

What is the pincode of Paschim Jumerdhepa?

The pincode of Paschim Jumerdhepa is 799115.

What is the population of Paschim Jumerdhepa?

Paschim Jumerdhepa had a total population of 2,097, including 1,052 males and 1,045 females.

How many households are there in Paschim Jumerdhepa?

Paschim Jumerdhepa had 498 households.

What is the literacy rate in Paschim Jumerdhepa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschim Jumerdhepa was 91.11%. Male literacy was 96.58% and female literacy was 85.56%.