Jatra

Jatra is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 25.3km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Sahapur is the gram panchayat of Jatra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jatra is 318128. The village spans a total geographical area of 190.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Jatra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jatra 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 Suri 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 Jatra

Population of Jatra

According to the 2011 Census, Jatra has a total population of about 1,623, with approximately 818 males and 805 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 240 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 674 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 53.05%, with male literacy at about 55.13% and female literacy near 50.93%. There are around 347 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jatra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jatra

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

Nearby Villages of Jatra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jatra