Jagannathpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jagannathpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 78.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathpur is 310472. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.2 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jagannathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathpur village had a total population of 233 people, including 115 males and 118 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.50%, with male literacy at 68.32% and female literacy at 64.71%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur 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 Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Jagannathpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jagannathpur is about 78.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagannathpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagannathpur

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

FAQs about Jagannathpur