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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jhinaipota

As per Census 2011, Jhinaipota village has a total population of 474 people, consisting of 237 males and 237 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 399 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhinaipota are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population474237237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533023
Scheduled Castes (SC)663729
Scheduled Tribes (ST)399197202
Literate Population254153101
Illiterate Population22084136

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DamuaghugudangaEast0.90 km
BhulkipurSouth0.99 km
MahadipurNorth-East1.30 km
SalgoanWest1.52 km
BirahiniNorth-West1.53 km
SialdangaSouth-East1.58 km
GhugudangaEast1.74 km
Chak KhetabNorth-East1.92 km
SaniharaNorth-West1.92 km
ChakamodNorth1.93 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jhinaipota

Where is Jhinaipota located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Jhinaipota?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhinaipota is Amritakhand.

What is the pincode of Jhinaipota?

The pincode of Jhinaipota is 733103.

What is the population of Jhinaipota?

Jhinaipota has a total population of 474, including 237 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Jhinaipota?

There are 107 households in Jhinaipota.

What is the literacy rate in Jhinaipota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhinaipota is 53.59%. Male literacy is 64.56% and female literacy is 42.62%.