Janadighi

Janadighi is a village located in Dantan I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Dantan are the district & sub-district headquarters of Janadighi village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chakismailpur is the gram panchayat of Janadighi village.

Here you can discover what makes Janadighi unique in its vibrant Dantan I-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Janadighi’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 Janadighi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Janadighi is 343846. The village spans a total geographical area of 159.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721457. Kharagpur is nearest town to Janadighi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 58km away.

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

Google Map of Janadighi

Population of Janadighi

According to the 2011 Census, Janadighi has a total population of about 1,072, with approximately 548 males and 524 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 122 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 232 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.54%, with male literacy at about 82.30% and female literacy near 74.62%. There are around 238 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Janadighi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Janadighi

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

Nearby Villages of Janadighi

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

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