Jhapa

Jhapa is a village located in Deganga subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.7km away from sub-district headquarter Deganga. Barasat is the district headquarter of Jhapa village. As per 2009 stats, Deganga Ii is the gram panchayat of Jhapa village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhapa unique in its vibrant Deganga-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Jhapa’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 Jhapa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhapa is 323379. The village spans a total geographical area of 41.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743425. Barasat is nearest town to Jhapa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhapa 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 Haroa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jhapa

Population of Jhapa

According to the 2011 Census, Jhapa has a total population of about 934, with approximately 460 males and 474 females. The sex ratio is around 1030 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.55%, with male literacy at about 80.43% and female literacy near 72.78%. There are around 192 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhapa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhapa

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

Nearby Villages of Jhapa

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

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