Jaitan - Bamangola, Malda

Jaitan is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.3 km from Pakuahat and around 35.6 km from English Bazar. Pakuahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaitan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaitan is 312885. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.52 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Jaitan

As per Census 2011, Jaitan village has a total population of 2,789 people, consisting of 1,403 males and 1,386 females. The village has 615 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,986 literate and 803 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,599 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jaitan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jaitan

Jaitan 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 Jaitan

Jaitan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Jaitan is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jaitan is about 35.6 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 Jaitan

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

Health Facilities in Jaitan

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

FAQs about Jaitan