Jahangirpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jahangirpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 45.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahangirpur is 310674. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.17 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jahangirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jahangirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jahangirpur village had a total population of 2,560 people, including 1,324 males and 1,236 females, living in 573 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.37%, with male literacy at 70.89% and female literacy at 67.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 777, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahangirpur

Jahangirpur 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 Jahangirpur

Public transport in the Jahangirpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Jahangirpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jahangirpur is about 45.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahangirpur

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

Health Facilities in Jahangirpur

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

FAQs about Jahangirpur