Jagannathpur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Jagannathpur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 5.9 km from Barasat. Ichhapur-nilganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathpur is 323155. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.5 hectares and falls under the 700126 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jagannathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagannathpur village had a total population of 730 people, including 358 males and 372 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.77%, with male literacy at 93.62% and female literacy at 84.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur 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 Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Jagannathpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jagannathpur is about 5.9 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 Jagannathpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagannathpur

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

FAQs about Jagannathpur