Janmahammadpur - Berhampore, Murshidabad

Janmahammadpur is a village situated in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Hatinagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Janmahammadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Janmahammadpur is 315398. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.47 hectares and falls under the 742304 pincode. Berhampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Janmahammadpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baharampur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Janmahammadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Janmahammadpur village had a total population of 6,679 people, including 3,320 males and 3,359 females, living in 1,622 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.86%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 68.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,429, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,6793,3203,359
Child Population (0–6 yrs)805395410
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,429721708
Scheduled Tribes (ST)348177171
Literate Population4,2802,2502,030
Illiterate Population2,3991,0701,329

Nearby Villages of Janmahammadpur

Janmahammadpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GopinathpurNorth-West1.62 km
ChunakhaliNorth-West1.62 km
Hati NagarSouth1.80 km
BaramganjNorth-West2.00 km
TiktikiparaNorth2.23 km
BaliNorth-East2.41 km
UstaSouth-East2.54 km
SibpurWest2.65 km
MadapurSouth-West3.04 km
BansbariNorth-West3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Janmahammadpur

Janmahammadpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Cossimbazar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampur to Janmahammadpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Janmahammadpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Janmahammadpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Janmahammadpur

Where is Janmahammadpur located?

Janmahammadpur village is located in Berhampore Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Janmahammadpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Janmahammadpur is Hatinagar.

What is the pincode of Janmahammadpur?

The pincode of Janmahammadpur is 742304.

What is the population of Janmahammadpur?

Janmahammadpur had a total population of 6,679, including 3,320 males and 3,359 females.

How many households are there in Janmahammadpur?

Janmahammadpur had 1,622 households.

What is the literacy rate in Janmahammadpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Janmahammadpur was 72.86%. Male literacy was 76.92% and female literacy was 68.84%.