Janaki Nagar - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Janaki Nagar is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Harischandrapur and around 69.5 km from English Bazar. Harishchandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janaki Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janaki Nagar is 312070. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.7 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Janaki Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Janaki Nagar village had a total population of 520 people, including 274 males and 246 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.99%, with male literacy at 80.09% and female literacy at 73.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Janaki Nagar

Janaki Nagar 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 Janaki Nagar

Public transport in the Janaki Nagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Janaki Nagar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Janaki Nagar is about 69.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janaki Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Janaki Nagar

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

FAQs about Janaki Nagar