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.

Janchi has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Janchi

Below is a concise population overview of Janchi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Janchi village:

• The total population of Janchi village is around 1,263, including approximately 636 males and 627 females, with a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 180 children aged 0–6 years in Janchi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Janchi village has 362 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 24 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Janchi village is about 60.25%, with male literacy at 64.62% and female literacy at 55.82%.
• There are around 294 households in Janchi village.

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.

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