Jatarpur - Habibpur, Malda

Jatarpur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Habibpur and around 31.2 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatarpur is 312948. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.64 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Jatarpur 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 Jatarpur

As per Census 2011, Jatarpur village has a total population of 589 people, consisting of 299 males and 290 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 281 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 274 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatarpur

Jatarpur 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 Jatarpur

Jatarpur 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 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Jatarpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jatarpur is about 31.2 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 Jatarpur

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

Health Facilities in Jatarpur

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

FAQs about Jatarpur