Jashpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Jashpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 24.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jashpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jashpur is 318256. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.73 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jashpur village had a total population of 1,483 people, including 780 males and 703 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.73%, with male literacy at 70.14% and female literacy at 52.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 926.

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

Nearby Villages of Jashpur

Jashpur 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 Jashpur

Public transport in the Jashpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Jashpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jashpur is about 24.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jashpur

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

Health Facilities in Jashpur

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

FAQs about Jashpur