Jiranpur

Jiranpur is a village located in Cooch Behar I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 44.6km away from sub-district headquarter Ghughumari (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Jiranpur village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jiranpur unique in its vibrant Cooch Behar I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Jiranpur’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 Jiranpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jiranpur is 308200. The village spans a total geographical area of 310.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736134. Cooch Behar is nearest town to Jiranpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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

Google Map of Jiranpur

Population of Jiranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jiranpur has a total population of about 2,934, with approximately 1,541 males and 1,393 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 334 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,288 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.30%, with male literacy at about 76.44% and female literacy near 65.61%. There are around 732 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jiranpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jiranpur

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

Nearby Villages of Jiranpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jiranpur