Jaykrishnapur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Jaykrishnapur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 46.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaykrishnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaykrishnapur is 317856. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.9 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jaykrishnapur 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 Jaykrishnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jaykrishnapur village had a total population of 255 people, including 133 males and 122 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.65%, with male literacy at 95.83% and female literacy at 80.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaykrishnapur

Jaykrishnapur 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 Jaykrishnapur

Jaykrishnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Jaykrishnapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jaykrishnapur is about 46.1 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 Jaykrishnapur

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

Health Facilities in Jaykrishnapur

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

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