Jotjadu - Gazole, Malda

Jotjadu is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Gazole and around 24.9 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jotjadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotjadu is 312529. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.3 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jotjadu

As per Census 2011, Jotjadu village has a total population of 417 people, consisting of 209 males and 208 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 151 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 211 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population417209208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693435
Scheduled Castes (SC)743935
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21199112
Literate Population1519259
Illiterate Population266117149

Nearby Villages of Jotjadu

Jotjadu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhaksolNorth-East0.84 km
RanipurNorth1.36 km
HatimariWest1.42 km
BarijpurSouth-East1.63 km
FatepurNorth-West1.68 km
DharailNorth-West2.02 km
TakipurEast2.04 km
BasudhaWest2.14 km
BagsaraiNorth-East2.23 km
KrishnabhogaNorth2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jotjadu

Jotjadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Jotjadu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jotjadu is about 24.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jotjadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jotjadu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jotjadu

Where is Jotjadu located?

Jotjadu village is located in Gazole Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jotjadu?

The Gram Panchayat of Jotjadu is Gazole-ii.

What is the pincode of Jotjadu?

The pincode of Jotjadu is 732124.

What is the population of Jotjadu?

Jotjadu has a total population of 417, including 209 males and 208 females.

How many households are there in Jotjadu?

There are 94 households in Jotjadu.

What is the literacy rate in Jotjadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jotjadu is 36.21%. Male literacy is 44.02% and female literacy is 28.37%.