Jitarpur - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Jitarpur is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17 km from Goghat and around 96.1 km from Chinsura. Kumarganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jitarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jitarpur is 324128. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.18 hectares and falls under the 712611 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Jitarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jitarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jitarpur village had a total population of 131 people, including 69 males and 62 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.47%, with male literacy at 47.46% and female literacy at 30.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Jitarpur

Jitarpur 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 Jitarpur

Jitarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Jitarpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jitarpur is about 96.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jitarpur

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

Health Facilities in Jitarpur

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

FAQs about Jitarpur