Jamalpur - Habibpur, Malda

Jamalpur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Habibpur and around 28.7 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamalpur is 312945. The village covers a total geographical area of 503.3 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jamalpur 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 Jamalpur

As per Census 2011, Jamalpur village has a total population of 2,516 people, consisting of 1,275 males and 1,241 females. The village has 558 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 921 literate and 1,595 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 768 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamalpur

Jamalpur 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 Jamalpur

Jamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Jamalpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jamalpur is about 28.7 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 Jamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jamalpur

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

FAQs about Jamalpur