Jharia Mahammadpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Jharia Mahammadpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 25.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharia Mahammadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharia Mahammadpur is 318107. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.38 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Jharia Mahammadpur 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 Jharia Mahammadpur

As per Census 2011, Jharia Mahammadpur village has a total population of 1,176 people, consisting of 591 males and 585 females. The village has 275 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 656 literate and 520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 194 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jharia Mahammadpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jharia Mahammadpur

Jharia Mahammadpur 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 Jharia Mahammadpur

Jharia Mahammadpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Jharia Mahammadpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jharia Mahammadpur is about 25.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharia Mahammadpur

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

Health Facilities in Jharia Mahammadpur

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

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