Jahidpur - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Jahidpur is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 37.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Rupuspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahidpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahidpur is 318344. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.93 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jahidpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jahidpur village had a total population of 684 people, including 349 males and 335 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.51%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 63.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahidpur

Jahidpur 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 Jahidpur

Jahidpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Jahidpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jahidpur is about 37.5 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 Jahidpur

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

Health Facilities in Jahidpur

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

FAQs about Jahidpur