Jiakandar - Habibpur, Malda

Jiakandar is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.6 km from Habibpur and around 32.8 km from English Bazar. Jajail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jiakandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jiakandar is 313029. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.5 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Jiakandar 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 Jiakandar

According to the 2011 Census, Jiakandar village had a total population of 475 people, including 236 males and 239 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.66%, with male literacy at 69.19% and female literacy at 52.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Jiakandar

Jiakandar 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 Jiakandar

Public transport in the Jiakandar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Jiakandar is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jiakandar is about 32.8 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 Jiakandar

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

Health Facilities in Jiakandar

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

FAQs about Jiakandar