Joypur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Joypur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 78.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kushmandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joypur is 310492. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.4 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Joypur

According to the 2011 Census, Joypur village had a total population of 377 people, including 214 males and 163 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 762 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.97%, with male literacy at 77.55% and female literacy at 59.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Joypur

Joypur 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 Joypur

Joypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Joypur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Joypur is about 78.7 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 Joypur

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

Health Facilities in Joypur

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

FAQs about Joypur