Jhapartala - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Jhapartala is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 20.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gohaliara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhapartala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhapartala is 318191. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.98 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhapartala

As per Census 2011, Jhapartala village has a total population of 483 people, consisting of 263 males and 220 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 334 literate and 149 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population483263220
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492821
Scheduled Castes (SC)1558471
Literate Population334197137
Illiterate Population1496683

Nearby Villages of Jhapartala

Jhapartala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MatijapurSouth-East1.30 km
KhanpurSouth1.44 km
HaridaspurWest1.60 km
GadadharpurNorth-West1.74 km
AsanshuliSouth-West1.82 km
EkkabbarpurNorth-East1.93 km
GohaliaraNorth2.05 km
PalashbanEast2.05 km
BarabanNorth2.56 km
HunuriSouth2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jhapartala

Jhapartala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Jhapartala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jhapartala is about 20.4 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 Jhapartala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jhapartala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jhapartala

Where is Jhapartala located?

Jhapartala village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhapartala?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhapartala is Gohaliara.

What is the pincode of Jhapartala?

The pincode of Jhapartala is 731123.

What is the population of Jhapartala?

Jhapartala has a total population of 483, including 263 males and 220 females.

How many households are there in Jhapartala?

There are 119 households in Jhapartala.

What is the literacy rate in Jhapartala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhapartala is 69.15%. Male literacy is 74.90% and female literacy is 62.27%.