Jatalpur - English Bazar, Malda

Jatalpur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Malda and around 5.1 km from English Bazar. Kotwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatalpur is 313385. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.5 hectares and falls under the 732128 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jatalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Englishbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jatalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jatalpur village had a total population of 2,559 people, including 1,309 males and 1,250 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.28%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 79.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatalpur

Jatalpur 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 Jatalpur

Jatalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 0.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Jatalpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jatalpur is about 5.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jatalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jatalpur

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

FAQs about Jatalpur