Jotgopal

Jotgopal is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.3km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jotgopal village. As per 2009 stats, Gopalbati is the gram panchayat of Jotgopal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jotgopal is 311281. The village spans a total geographical area of 146.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733151. Balurghat is nearest town to Jotgopal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jotgopal 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 Jotgopal

Population of Jotgopal

According to the 2011 Census, Jotgopal has a total population of about 858, with approximately 434 males and 424 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 186 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 35. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.66%, with male literacy at about 61.75% and female literacy near 47.41%. There are around 206 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jotgopal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jotgopal

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

Nearby Villages of Jotgopal

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

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