Janchi

Janchi is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Chaloon is the gram panchayat of Janchi village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Janchi is 310694. The village spans a total geographical area of 135.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Janchi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Janchi 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 Kumarganj 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 Janchi

Population of Janchi

According to the 2011 Census, Janchi has a total population of about 1,263, with approximately 636 males and 627 females. The sex ratio is around 985 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 180 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 362 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 24. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.25%, with male literacy at about 64.62% and female literacy near 55.82%. There are around 294 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Janchi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Janchi

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

Nearby Villages of Janchi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Janchi