Jashra

Jashra is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.3km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 54.6km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Singhee is the gram panchayat of Jashra village.

Here you can discover what makes Jashra unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Jashra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jashra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jashra is 317884. The village spans a total geographical area of 237.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Bolpur is nearest town to Jashra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jashra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jashra

Population of Jashra

According to the 2011 Census, Jashra has a total population of about 2,236, with approximately 1,120 males and 1,116 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 296 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 333 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 289. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.42%, with male literacy at about 61.16% and female literacy near 53.67%. There are around 569 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jashra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jashra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jashra. As per the 2011 stats, Jashra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jashra

Knowing the nearby villages of Jashra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jashra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jashra