Jaypur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Jaypur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 4.7 km from Barasat. Purba Khilkapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaypur is 323172. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.53 hectares and falls under the 743221 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Jaypur

According to the 2011 Census, Jaypur village had a total population of 2,366 people, including 1,260 males and 1,106 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.43%, with male literacy at 86.16% and female literacy at 80.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaypur

Jaypur 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 Jaypur

Jaypur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 9.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Jaypur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Jaypur 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 Jaypur

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

Health Facilities in Jaypur

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

FAQs about Jaypur