Janchi - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Janchi is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janchi is 310694. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.19 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Janchi

According to the 2011 Census, Janchi village had a total population of 1,263 people, including 636 males and 627 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.27%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 65.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 362, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Janchi

Janchi 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 Janchi

Janchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Janchi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Janchi is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janchi

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

Health Facilities in Janchi

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

FAQs about Janchi