Jotsudam - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jotsudam is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 71.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jotsudam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotsudam is 310407. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.94 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jotsudam

According to the 2011 Census, Jotsudam village had a total population of 863 people, including 441 males and 422 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 81.36% and female literacy at 74.59%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jotsudam

Jotsudam 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 Jotsudam

Jotsudam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Jotsudam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Jotsudam is about 71.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jotsudam

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

Health Facilities in Jotsudam

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

FAQs about Jotsudam