Jnandas - Haldibari, Cooch Behar

Jnandas is a village situated in the Haldibari subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Haldibari and around 138 km from Cooch Behar. Dewanganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jnandas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jnandas is 307642. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.2 hectares and falls under the 735122 pincode. Haldibari is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jnandas

According to the 2011 Census, Jnandas village had a total population of 2,592 people, including 1,293 males and 1,299 females, living in 613 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.33%, with male literacy at 74.10% and female literacy at 64.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 585.

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

Nearby Villages of Jnandas

Jnandas 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 Jnandas

Jnandas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Haldibari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haldibari to Jnandas is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Jnandas is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jnandas

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

Health Facilities in Jnandas

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

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