Jot Gopal - English Bazar, Malda

Jot Gopal is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Malda and around 9.1 km from English Bazar. Narhatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jot Gopal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jot Gopal is 313380. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.55 hectares and falls under the 732207 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jot Gopal

According to the 2011 Census, Jot Gopal village had a total population of 3,830 people, including 1,985 males and 1,845 females, living in 825 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.01%, with male literacy at 69.19% and female literacy at 64.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Jot Gopal

Jot Gopal 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 Jot Gopal

Jot Gopal 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 3.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Jot Gopal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jot Gopal is about 9.1 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 Jot Gopal

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

Health Facilities in Jot Gopal

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

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