Jalalpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jalalpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 45.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Belbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalalpur is 310603. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.81 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jalalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Jalalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jalalpur village had a total population of 3,966 people, including 2,117 males and 1,849 females, living in 880 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.32%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 62.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalalpur

Jalalpur 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 Jalalpur

Jalalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Jalalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jalalpur is about 45.9 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 Jalalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jalalpur

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

FAQs about Jalalpur