Jangalpur

Jangalpur is a village located in Sankrail subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.3km away from sub-district headquarter Sankrail (tehsildar office) and 8.5km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Andul is the gram panchayat of Jangalpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Jangalpur unique in its vibrant Sankrail-Haora region. You’ll see Jangalpur’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 Jangalpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jangalpur is 332853. The village spans a total geographical area of 84.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711302. Haora is nearest town to Jangalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jangalpur 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 Sankrail Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Howrah Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jangalpur

Population of Jangalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jangalpur has a total population of about 1,902, with approximately 991 males and 911 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 223 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 697 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.18%, with male literacy at about 80.63% and female literacy near 71.35%. There are around 418 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jangalpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jangalpur

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

Nearby Villages of Jangalpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jangalpur