Jotalam - Habibpur, Malda

Jotalam is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Habibpur and around 25.4 km from English Bazar. Kanturka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jotalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotalam is 313078. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.46 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Jotalam 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 Jotalam

According to the 2011 Census, Jotalam village had a total population of 483 people, including 238 males and 245 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.89%, with male literacy at 53.66% and female literacy at 32.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Jotalam

Jotalam 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 Jotalam

Jotalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, 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 Englishbazar to Jotalam is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Jotalam is about 25.4 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 Jotalam

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

Health Facilities in Jotalam

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

FAQs about Jotalam