Jhagrapara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jhagrapara is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhagrapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhagrapara is 310503. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.47 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jhagrapara

According to the 2011 Census, Jhagrapara village had a total population of 61 people, including 29 males and 32 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.31%, with male literacy at 92.59% and female literacy at 92.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhagrapara

Jhagrapara 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 Jhagrapara

Jhagrapara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Jhagrapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jhagrapara is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhagrapara

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

Health Facilities in Jhagrapara

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

FAQs about Jhagrapara