Joypur - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Joypur is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from Chinsurah and around 17 km from Chinsura. Mogra-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joypur is 325058. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.5 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Joypur

According to the 2011 Census, Joypur village had a total population of 2,472 people, including 1,264 males and 1,208 females, living in 611 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.94%, with male literacy at 95.18% and female literacy at 88.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Magra, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Joypur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Joypur is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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