Jangalpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jangalpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jangalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangalpur is 311201. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.8 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jangalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jangalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jangalpur village had a total population of 343 people, including 180 males and 163 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.13%, with male literacy at 75.46% and female literacy at 53.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population343180163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391722
Scheduled Castes (SC)904644
Scheduled Tribes (ST)253134119
Literate Population19812375
Illiterate Population1455788

Nearby Villages of Jangalpur

Jangalpur 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)
HatisalaNorth-East0.96 km
EkmailEast1.02 km
HatiaparaNorth1.04 km
MalanchaSouth-East1.14 km
Paschim RaynagarSouth1.24 km
DangaWest1.42 km
MadhabparaNorth-West1.68 km
Chak SridharSouth1.71 km
Chak BakharSouth-West1.77 km
SonkairNorth1.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jangalpur

Public transport in the Jangalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jangalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jangalpur is about 4.5 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 Jangalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jangalpur

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

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

FAQs about Jangalpur

Where is Jangalpur located?

Jangalpur village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jangalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Jangalpur is Danga.

What is the pincode of Jangalpur?

The pincode of Jangalpur is 733103.

What is the population of Jangalpur?

Jangalpur had a total population of 343, including 180 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Jangalpur?

Jangalpur had 79 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jangalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jangalpur was 65.13%. Male literacy was 75.46% and female literacy was 53.19%.