Jamalpur

Jamalpur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.2km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Jamalpur village. As per 2009 stats, Ramchandrapur is the gram panchayat of Jamalpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamalpur unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Jamalpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jamalpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamalpur is 311404. The village spans a total geographical area of 189.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Jamalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jamalpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jamalpur

Population of Jamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jamalpur has a total population of about 1,157, with approximately 591 males and 566 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 485 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 117. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.25%, with male literacy at about 65.31% and female literacy near 50.88%. There are around 283 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamalpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamalpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jamalpur. As per the 2011 stats, Jamalpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jamalpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Jamalpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jamalpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamalpur