Jorgachha

Jorgachha is a village located in Domkal subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Domkal are the district & sub-district headquarters of Jorgachha village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sarangpur is the gram panchayat of Jorgachha village.

Here you can discover what makes Jorgachha unique in its vibrant Domkal-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Jorgachha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jorgachha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jorgachha is 314690. The village spans a total geographical area of 157.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742304. Domkal is nearest town to Jorgachha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jorgachha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Domkal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Jorgachha

According to the 2011 Census, Jorgachha has a total population of about 2,484, with approximately 1,272 males and 1,212 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 342 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.45%, with male literacy at about 55.35% and female literacy near 59.65%. There are around 561 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jorgachha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jorgachha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jorgachha. As per the 2011 stats, Jorgachha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jorgachha

Knowing the nearby villages of Jorgachha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jorgachha.

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