Dakshinjhitkipota - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Dakshinjhitkipota is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 4.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhatjungla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshinjhitkipota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshinjhitkipota is 321750. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.76 hectares and falls under the 741102 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dakshinjhitkipota

As per Census 2011, Dakshinjhitkipota village has a total population of 8,816 people, consisting of 4,487 males and 4,329 females. The village has 1,809 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,341 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,110 literate and 3,706 illiterate residents. Additionally, 698 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshinjhitkipota are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,8164,4874,329
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,341704637
Scheduled Castes (SC)698363335
Literate Population5,1102,7172,393
Illiterate Population3,7061,7701,936

Nearby Villages of Dakshinjhitkipota

Dakshinjhitkipota 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)
DurgapurSouth-West1.04 km
Dogachhi (p)North-East1.45 km
Baruihuda (ct)North-West1.55 km
Paschimbhatjangla (ct)North-West2.42 km
JalalkhaliSouth-East2.53 km
SenpurSouth2.99 km
SatgachhiNorth-West3.22 km
Krishnanagar (p)North3.27 km
TetlaWest3.48 km
ItlaSouth-West4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dakshinjhitkipota

Dakshinjhitkipota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jalal Khali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Dakshinjhitkipota is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dakshinjhitkipota is about 4.7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshinjhitkipota

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

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

Health Facilities in Dakshinjhitkipota

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dakshinjhitkipota

Where is Dakshinjhitkipota located?

Dakshinjhitkipota village is located in Krishnagar - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakshinjhitkipota?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakshinjhitkipota is Bhatjungla.

What is the pincode of Dakshinjhitkipota?

The pincode of Dakshinjhitkipota is 741102.

What is the population of Dakshinjhitkipota?

Dakshinjhitkipota has a total population of 8,816, including 4,487 males and 4,329 females.

How many households are there in Dakshinjhitkipota?

There are 1,809 households in Dakshinjhitkipota.

What is the literacy rate in Dakshinjhitkipota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshinjhitkipota is 57.96%. Male literacy is 60.55% and female literacy is 55.28%.