Jamalpur - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jamalpur is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 22.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jamalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamalpur is 311059. The village covers a total geographical area of 514.2 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Jamalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jamalpur

As per Census 2011, Jamalpur village has a total population of 3,618 people, consisting of 1,849 males and 1,769 females. The village has 864 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 389 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,130 literate and 1,488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 998 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,940 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamalpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jamalpur

Jamalpur 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 Jamalpur

Public transport in the Jamalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jamalpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jamalpur is about 22.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jamalpur

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

FAQs about Jamalpur