Jiapur

Jiapur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.1km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jiapur village. As per 2009 stats, Jalghar is the gram panchayat of Jiapur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jiapur is 311130. The village spans a total geographical area of 56.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733102. Balurghat is nearest town to Jiapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jiapur 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.

Google Map of Jiapur

Population of Jiapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jiapur has a total population of about 251, with approximately 125 males and 126 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 148. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.20%, with male literacy at about 57.60% and female literacy near 42.86%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jiapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jiapur

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

Nearby Villages of Jiapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jiapur