Jangalpur

Jangalpur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jangalpur village. As per 2009 stats, Danga is the gram panchayat of Jangalpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Jangalpur unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Jangalpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jangalpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jangalpur is 311201. The village spans a total geographical area of 77.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Jangalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jangalpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jangalpur

Population of Jangalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jangalpur has a total population of about 343, with approximately 180 males and 163 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 90 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 253. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.73%, with male literacy at about 68.33% and female literacy near 46.01%. There are around 79 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jangalpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jangalpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jangalpur. As per the 2011 stats, Jangalpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jangalpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Jangalpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jangalpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jangalpur