Jashrai

Jashrai is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.5km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Jashrai village. As per 2009 stats, Dwipkhanda is the gram panchayat of Jashrai village.

Here you can discover what makes Jashrai unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Jashrai’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 Jashrai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jashrai is 311531. The village spans a total geographical area of 86.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Jashrai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jashrai 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 Tapan 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 Jashrai

Population of Jashrai

According to the 2011 Census, Jashrai has a total population of about 609, with approximately 314 males and 295 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 446 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.74%, with male literacy at about 68.47% and female literacy near 54.58%. There are around 141 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jashrai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jashrai

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

Nearby Villages of Jashrai

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jashrai