Jahanabad - Habibpur, Malda

Jahanabad is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Habibpur and around 33.2 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jahanabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahanabad is 312970. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.84 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Jahanabad

According to the 2011 Census, Jahanabad village had a total population of 798 people, including 400 males and 398 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.47%, with male literacy at 66.28% and female literacy at 46.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 354.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population798400398
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1025349
Scheduled Castes (SC)382197185
Scheduled Tribes (ST)354175179
Literate Population393230163
Illiterate Population405170235

Nearby Villages of Jahanabad

Jahanabad 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)
KalmeghaNorth0.82 km
NimnailSouth-East0.86 km
NarsingbatiSouth1.39 km
TapsaharSouth-West1.63 km
KangsaNorth1.63 km
HiyatpurEast1.71 km
PirgachhiNorth-East1.77 km
BinodpurWest1.97 km
Jamir PukurSouth2.24 km
BahadipurNorth2.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jahanabad

Jahanabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Jahanabad is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jahanabad is about 33.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahanabad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jahanabad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jahanabad

Where is Jahanabad located?

Jahanabad village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jahanabad?

The Gram Panchayat of Jahanabad is Aktail.

What is the pincode of Jahanabad?

The pincode of Jahanabad is 732138.

What is the population of Jahanabad?

Jahanabad had a total population of 798, including 400 males and 398 females.

How many households are there in Jahanabad?

Jahanabad had 170 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jahanabad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jahanabad was 56.47%. Male literacy was 66.28% and female literacy was 46.70%.