Jotgoda Village Overview
Jotgoda is a village in Burdwan I tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 6.5 km from Burdwan tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Saraitikar is the Gram Panchayat for Jotgoda village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jotgoda village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotgoda is 320055. The village covers a geographical area of 52.94 hectares and has a pincode of 713104. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Jotgoda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Jotgoda
Population & Demographics of Jotgoda
This section provides population and demographic details of Jotgoda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,122 | 559 | 563 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 139 | 69 | 70 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 127 | 57 | 70 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 767 | 407 | 360 |
| Illiterate Population | 355 | 152 | 203 |
Key population details of Jotgoda village are given below:
- Jotgoda village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,122, including approximately 559 males and 563 females, with a sex ratio of 1007 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 127 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 12 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jotgoda village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.36%.
- There are around 254 households in Jotgoda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jotgoda
Transport facilities help residents of Jotgoda village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jotgoda
The following villages are located close to Jotgoda and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jotgoda
- Where is Jotgoda located?
- Jotgoda village is located in Burdwan I Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jotgoda?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jotgoda is Saraitikar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jotgoda?
- The pincode of Jotgoda is 713104.
- What is the population of Jotgoda?
- Jotgoda has a total population of 1,122, including 559 males and 563 females.
- How many households are there in Jotgoda?
- There are 254 households in Jotgoda.
- What is the literacy rate in Jotgoda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jotgoda is 68.36%. Male literacy is 72.81% and female literacy is 63.94%.