Jashpur

Jashpur is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.2km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 24.2km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Jashpur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jashpur unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Jashpur’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 Jashpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jashpur is 318256. The village spans a total geographical area of 105.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Jashpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jashpur 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jashpur

Population of Jashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jashpur has a total population of about 1,483, with approximately 780 males and 703 females. The sex ratio is around 901 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 926 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.36%, with male literacy at about 62.95% and female literacy near 46.94%. There are around 371 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jashpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jashpur

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

Nearby Villages of Jashpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jashpur