Jagaldwip - Indus, Bankura

Jagaldwip is a village situated in the Indus subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Karisunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagaldwip village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagaldwip is 327767. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.08 hectares and falls under the 722205 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Jagaldwip village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jagaldwip

As per Census 2011, Jagaldwip village has a total population of 851 people, consisting of 427 males and 424 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 154 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population851427424
Child Population (0–6 yrs)984751
Scheduled Castes (SC)500249251
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1547975
Literate Population460265195
Illiterate Population391162229

Nearby Villages of Jagaldwip

Jagaldwip 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)
KhayerbaniEast1.12 km
Bara GobindapurNorth1.47 km
ShanpuraSouth-West1.58 km
BhabapurSouth1.74 km
FatepurNorth-West1.90 km
Khat NagarSouth-East2.12 km
Thakurni PushkariniNorth2.33 km
Jot BeharSouth-East2.36 km
KushmuriNorth-East2.37 km
Dasarath BatiNorth-East2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jagaldwip

Jagaldwip is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ishan Chandi Halt, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Jagaldwip is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagaldwip

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jagaldwip

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jagaldwip

Where is Jagaldwip located?

Jagaldwip village is located in Indus Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jagaldwip?

The Gram Panchayat of Jagaldwip is Karisunda.

What is the pincode of Jagaldwip?

The pincode of Jagaldwip is 722205.

What is the population of Jagaldwip?

Jagaldwip has a total population of 851, including 427 males and 424 females.

How many households are there in Jagaldwip?

There are 191 households in Jagaldwip.

What is the literacy rate in Jagaldwip?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jagaldwip is 54.05%. Male literacy is 62.06% and female literacy is 45.99%.