Jaminishchinta - Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur

Jaminishchinta is a village situated in the Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Dwipkhanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaminishchinta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaminishchinta is 311506. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.65 hectares and falls under the 733127 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jaminishchinta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jaminishchinta

According to the 2011 Census, Jaminishchinta village had a total population of 2,246 people, including 1,127 males and 1,119 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.16%, with male literacy at 77.19% and female literacy at 67.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 714, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2461,1271,119
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231123108
Scheduled Castes (SC)714347367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)286135151
Literate Population1,454775679
Illiterate Population792352440

Nearby Villages of Jaminishchinta

Jaminishchinta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BezaharSouth-West0.95 km
ZaziarEast1.09 km
DurgapurNorth-West1.12 km
PanjaraSouth1.52 km
Rajballabh ChakNorth1.59 km
DarpailSouth-East1.69 km
BaneswarbatiSouth-West1.89 km
AlinagarEast1.90 km
ChandhatiNorth-West2.00 km
PothaiEast2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaminishchinta

Jaminishchinta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Jaminishchinta is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaminishchinta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jaminishchinta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jaminishchinta

Where is Jaminishchinta located?

Jaminishchinta village is located in Tapan Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jaminishchinta?

The Gram Panchayat of Jaminishchinta is Dwipkhanda.

What is the pincode of Jaminishchinta?

The pincode of Jaminishchinta is 733127.

What is the population of Jaminishchinta?

Jaminishchinta had a total population of 2,246, including 1,127 males and 1,119 females.

How many households are there in Jaminishchinta?

Jaminishchinta had 517 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jaminishchinta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaminishchinta was 72.16%. Male literacy was 77.19% and female literacy was 67.16%.