Jothar

Block / Subdivision Kushmundi
District Dakshin Dinajpur
State West Bengal

About Jothar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jothar village is 310523. Jothar village is located in Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kushmundi (tehsildar office) and 84.1km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Maligaon is the gram panchayat of Jothar village.

The total geographical area of village is 59.81 hectares. Jothar has a total population of 1,054 peoples, out of which male population is 546 while female population is 508. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 930 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jothar village is 64.23% out of which 66.85% males and 61.42% females are literate. There are about 265 houses in jothar village. Pincode of jothar village locality is 733121.

Kaliagong is nearest town to jothar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Jothar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,054 546 508
Literate Population 677 365 312
Illiterate Population 377 181 196

Connectivity of Jothar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jothar

Frequently Asked Questions about Jothar

Where is Jothar located?

Jothar village is situated in Kushmundi Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jothar?

The Gram Panchayat of Jothar is Maligaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Jothar?

The pincode of Jothar is 733121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Jothar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jothar is 1,054, with 546 males and 508 females.

How many households are there in Jothar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jothar village has a total of 265 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jothar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jothar is 64.23%. The male literacy rate is 66.85%, while the female literacy rate is 61.42%.