Jhapursi

Jhapursi is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.3km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jhapursi village. As per 2009 stats, Patriram is the gram panchayat of Jhapursi village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhapursi unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Jhapursi’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 Jhapursi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhapursi is 311244. The village spans a total geographical area of 136.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733133. Balurghat is nearest town to Jhapursi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhapursi 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.

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Population of Jhapursi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhapursi has a total population of about 1,130, with approximately 580 males and 550 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 273 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 480. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.21%, with male literacy at about 69.14% and female literacy near 54.91%. There are around 278 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhapursi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhapursi

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

Nearby Villages of Jhapursi

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

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