Jotgopal - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jotgopal is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jotgopal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotgopal is 311281. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.33 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jotgopal 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 Jotgopal

According to the 2011 Census, Jotgopal village had a total population of 858 people, including 434 males and 424 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.31%, with male literacy at 68.19% and female literacy at 54.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Jotgopal

Jotgopal 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 Jotgopal

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Jotgopal. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jotgopal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jotgopal is about 17.3 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 Jotgopal

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

Health Facilities in Jotgopal

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

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