Jatrapur - Cooch Behar - II, Cooch Behar

Jatrapur is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 45.2 km from Pundibari and around 7.7 km from Cooch Behar. Takagachh-rajarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatrapur is 308292. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.6 hectares and falls under the 736165 pincode. Kochbihar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jatrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jatrapur village had a total population of 3,924 people, including 2,014 males and 1,910 females, living in 926 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.01%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 77.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,599, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatrapur

Jatrapur 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 Jatrapur

Public transport in the Jatrapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Cooch Behar, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochbihar to Jatrapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Jatrapur is about 7.7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jatrapur

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

Health Facilities in Jatrapur

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

FAQs about Jatrapur