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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jahidpur

As per Census 2011, Jahidpur village has a total population of 684 people, consisting of 349 males and 335 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 433 literate and 251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 480 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population684349335
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954847
Scheduled Castes (SC)480241239
Literate Population433250183
Illiterate Population25199152

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhatibonaEast0.65 km
KechkechiaSouth-East0.86 km
BhurjoraSouth-West1.24 km
HarinajolNorth-East1.33 km
ChalunebarSouth-East1.39 km
DholasimulNorth1.45 km
Upar BandaEast1.55 km
KharikabadSouth1.93 km
MuraberiaWest2.05 km
Purbba ShibpurNorth2.07 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jahidpur

Where is Jahidpur located?

Jahidpur village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jahidpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jahidpur is Rupuspur.

What is the pincode of Jahidpur?

The pincode of Jahidpur is 731125.

What is the population of Jahidpur?

Jahidpur has a total population of 684, including 349 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Jahidpur?

There are 174 households in Jahidpur.

What is the literacy rate in Jahidpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jahidpur is 63.30%. Male literacy is 71.63% and female literacy is 54.63%.