Jakhirpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jakhirpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 35.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jakirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhirpur is 310796. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.78 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jakhirpur

As per Census 2011, Jakhirpur village has a total population of 3,004 people, consisting of 1,501 males and 1,503 females. The village has 745 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,961 literate and 1,043 illiterate residents. Additionally, 684 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 432 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakhirpur

Jakhirpur 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 Jakhirpur

Public transport in the Jakhirpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jakhirpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jakhirpur is about 35.3 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 Jakhirpur

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

Health Facilities in Jakhirpur

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

FAQs about Jakhirpur