Jophlai - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Jophlai is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 26.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jophlai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jophlai is 318217. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.6 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jophlai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Jophlai

As per Census 2011, Jophlai village has a total population of 1,729 people, consisting of 899 males and 830 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 930 literate and 799 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,088 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jophlai

Jophlai 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 Jophlai

Jophlai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Jophlai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jophlai is about 26.6 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 Jophlai

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

Health Facilities in Jophlai

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

FAQs about Jophlai