Jajnanagar - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Jajnanagar is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 45.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jajnanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jajnanagar is 317858. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.1 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jajnanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jajnanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Jajnanagar village had a total population of 2,542 people, including 1,330 males and 1,212 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.84%, with male literacy at 74.17% and female literacy at 60.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Jajnanagar

Jajnanagar 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 Jajnanagar

Jajnanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Jajnanagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jajnanagar is about 45.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jajnanagar

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

Health Facilities in Jajnanagar

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

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