Jashra - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Jashra is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 54.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jashra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jashra is 317884. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.96 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jashra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Jashra

As per Census 2011, Jashra village has a total population of 2,236 people, consisting of 1,120 males and 1,116 females. The village has 569 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,284 literate and 952 illiterate residents. Additionally, 333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 289 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jashra

Jashra 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 Jashra

Jashra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Jashra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jashra is about 54.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jashra

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

Health Facilities in Jashra

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

FAQs about Jashra