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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Janubazar

According to the 2011 Census, Janubazar village had a total population of 1,331 people, including 681 males and 650 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.83%, with male literacy at 74.55% and female literacy at 58.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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