Jafarpur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Jafarpur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 13.8 km from Barasat. Kotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jafarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jafarpur is 323207. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.81 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jafarpur

As per Census 2011, Jafarpur village has a total population of 2,548 people, consisting of 1,271 males and 1,277 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 372 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,764 literate and 784 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Jafarpur

Jafarpur 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 Jafarpur

Public transport in the Jafarpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sondalia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Jafarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jafarpur is about 13.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jafarpur

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

Health Facilities in Jafarpur

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

FAQs about Jafarpur