Jiapur Village - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jiapur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiapur is 311130. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.26 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jiapur 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 Jiapur

As per Census 2011, Jiapur village has a total population of 251 people, consisting of 125 males and 126 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 126 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiapur

Jiapur 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 Jiapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jiapur. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jiapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jiapur is about 8.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jiapur

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

Health Facilities in Jiapur

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

FAQs about Jiapur