Jhinaipota - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jhinaipota is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhinaipota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhinaipota is 311333. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.29 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jhinaipota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jhinaipota

According to the 2011 Census, Jhinaipota village had a total population of 474 people, including 237 males and 237 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.33%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 47.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhinaipota

Jhinaipota 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 Jhinaipota

Jhinaipota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 6.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jhinaipota is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jhinaipota is about 11.3 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 Jhinaipota

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

Health Facilities in Jhinaipota

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

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