Jot Darpanarayan - Karimpur - I, Nadia

Jot Darpanarayan is a village situated in the Karimpur - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karimpur and around 87.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Shikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jot Darpanarayan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jot Darpanarayan is 321105. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.13 hectares and falls under the 741158 pincode. Berhampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jot Darpanarayan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jot Darpanarayan

According to the 2011 Census, Jot Darpanarayan village had a total population of 2,825 people, including 1,451 males and 1,374 females, living in 742 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.05%, with male literacy at 63.73% and female literacy at 64.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Jot Darpanarayan

Jot Darpanarayan 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 Jot Darpanarayan

Jot Darpanarayan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Berhampore Court, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampur to Jot Darpanarayan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jot Darpanarayan is about 87.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jot Darpanarayan

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

Health Facilities in Jot Darpanarayan

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

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