Jaypur - Amta - II, Howrah

Jaypur is a village situated in the Amta - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Amta and around 36 km from Howrah. Jaypur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaypur is 332591. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.33 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jaypur

According to the 2011 Census, Jaypur village had a total population of 9,023 people, including 4,578 males and 4,445 females, living in 1,982 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.08%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 80.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaypur

Jaypur 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 Jaypur

Jaypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagnan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Jaypur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Jaypur is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaypur

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

Health Facilities in Jaypur

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

FAQs about Jaypur