Jurapani

Jurapani is a village located in Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dhupguri (tehsildar office) and 45.9km away from district headquarter Jalpaiguri . As per 2009 stats, Godong Ii is the gram panchayat of Jurapani village.

Here you can discover what makes Jurapani unique in its vibrant Dhupguri-Jalpaiguri region. You’ll see Jurapani’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 Jurapani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jurapani is 307503. The village spans a total geographical area of 316.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 735210. Dhupguri is nearest town to Jurapani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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

Google Map of Jurapani

Population of Jurapani

According to the 2011 Census, Jurapani has a total population of about 4,522, with approximately 2,319 males and 2,203 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 511 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3,481 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 13. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.45%, with male literacy at about 78.09% and female literacy near 64.46%. There are around 988 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jurapani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jurapani

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

Nearby Villages of Jurapani

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jurapani