Janubazar - Illambazar, Birbhum

Janubazar is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 40.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Joydev-kenduli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janubazar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janubazar is 317967. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.57 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Janubazar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Janubazar

As per Census 2011, Janubazar village has a total population of 1,331 people, consisting of 681 males and 650 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 802 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 593 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Janubazar

Janubazar 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 Janubazar

Janubazar 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 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Janubazar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Janubazar is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janubazar

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

Health Facilities in Janubazar

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

FAQs about Janubazar