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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jotjadu

According to the 2011 Census, Jotjadu village had a total population of 417 people, including 209 males and 208 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.39%, with male literacy at 52.57% and female literacy at 34.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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