Jhapursi - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jhapursi is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Patriram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhapursi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhapursi is 311244. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.37 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jhapursi 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 Jhapursi

According to the 2011 Census, Jhapursi village had a total population of 1,130 people, including 580 males and 550 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 76.09% and female literacy at 61.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 480.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhapursi

Jhapursi 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 Jhapursi

Jhapursi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jhapursi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jhapursi is about 12.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhapursi

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

Health Facilities in Jhapursi

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

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