Jot Narasinha - English Bazar, Malda

Jot Narasinha is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Malda and around 8.3 km from English Bazar. Kotwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jot Narasinha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jot Narasinha is 313366. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.9 hectares and falls under the 732144 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jot Narasinha 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 Jot Narasinha

According to the 2011 Census, Jot Narasinha village had a total population of 869 people, including 484 males and 385 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 795 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.70%, with male literacy at 64.59% and female literacy at 58.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 697, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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 Narasinha

Jot Narasinha 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 Narasinha

Jot Narasinha 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 3.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Jot Narasinha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jot Narasinha is about 8.3 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 Narasinha

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

Health Facilities in Jot Narasinha

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 Narasinha village are given below:

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