Purba Jumerdhepa - Sonamura, Sepahijala

Purba Jumerdhepa is a village situated in the Sonamura subdivision of Sepahijala district, Tripura. It is located approximately 13 km from Melaghar and around 40 km from Agartala. Jumerdhapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Jumerdhepa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Jumerdhepa is 272101. The village covers a total geographical area of 945 hectares and falls under the 799115 pincode. Sonamura is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Purba 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 Purba Jumerdhepa

According to the 2011 Census, Purba Jumerdhepa village had a total population of 4,471 people, including 2,288 males and 2,183 females, living in 990 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.68%, with male literacy at 92.75% and female literacy at 82.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 622, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 922.

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

Nearby Villages of Purba Jumerdhepa

Purba 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Purba Jumerdhepa

Purba 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 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonamura to Purba Jumerdhepa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agartala to Purba 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 Purba Jumerdhepa

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

Health Facilities in Purba 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 Purba Jumerdhepa village are given below:

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