Jaypur - Alipurduar - II, Alipurduar

Jaypur is a village situated in the Alipurduar - II subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11 km from Josodanga and around 111 km from Jalpaiguri . Shamuktala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaypur is 307308. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.7 hectares and falls under the 736208 pincode. Alipurduar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jaypur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alipurduars Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jaypur

According to the 2011 Census, Jaypur village had a total population of 687 people, including 342 males and 345 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.17%, with male literacy at 53.40% and female literacy at 40.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 683.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaypur

Jaypur 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 Jaypur

Jaypur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahrupiya Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alipurduar to Jaypur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Jaypur is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaypur

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

Health Facilities in Jaypur

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

FAQs about Jaypur