Jamalpur - Kaliganj, Nadia

Jamalpur is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 47.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Panighata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamalpur is 321322. The village covers a total geographical area of 650.7 hectares and falls under the 741181 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Jamalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jamalpur village had a total population of 8,900 people, including 4,551 males and 4,349 females, living in 1,992 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.25%, with male literacy at 75.13% and female literacy at 71.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamalpur

Jamalpur 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 Jamalpur

Jamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Jamalpur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jamalpur is about 47.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Jamalpur

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

FAQs about Jamalpur