Jafarpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jafarpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jafarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jafarpur is 310547. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.94 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jafarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jafarpur village had a total population of 338 people, including 183 males and 155 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.17%, with male literacy at 64.10% and female literacy at 44.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Jafarpur

Jafarpur 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 Jafarpur

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Jafarpur. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Jafarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jafarpur is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jafarpur

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

Health Facilities in Jafarpur

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

FAQs about Jafarpur