Juranpur - Kaliganj, Nadia

Juranpur is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 46.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Juranpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Juranpur is 321333. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.2 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Juranpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Juranpur

According to the 2011 Census, Juranpur village had a total population of 6,165 people, including 3,123 males and 3,042 females, living in 1,450 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.08%, with male literacy at 68.35% and female literacy at 59.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Juranpur

Juranpur 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 Juranpur

Juranpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Katwa, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Juranpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Juranpur is about 46.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Juranpur

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

Health Facilities in Juranpur

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

FAQs about Juranpur