Jojra

Jojra is a village located in Barasat Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.7km away from sub-district headquarter Krishnapur. Barasat is the district headquarter of Jojra village. As per 2009 stats, Chandigarh Rohanda is the gram panchayat of Jojra village.

Here you can discover what makes Jojra unique in its vibrant Barasat Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Jojra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jojra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jojra is 323230. The village spans a total geographical area of 221.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743423. Rajarhat is nearest town to Jojra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jojra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Madhyamgram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jojra

Population of Jojra

According to the 2011 Census, Jojra has a total population of about 4,052, with approximately 2,091 males and 1,961 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 508 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 79 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 269. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.09%, with male literacy at about 61.98% and female literacy near 58.08%. There are around 830 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jojra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jojra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jojra. As per the 2011 stats, Jojra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jojra

Knowing the nearby villages of Jojra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jojra.

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