Jot Keshab Village Overview
Jot Keshab is a village in Daspur Ii tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 14.6 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Palashpai is the Gram Panchayat for Jot Keshab village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jot Keshab village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jot Keshab is 337962. The village covers a geographical area of 147.84 hectares and has a pincode of 721146. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Jot Keshab
Population & Demographics of Jot Keshab
This section provides population and demographic details of Jot Keshab village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,887 | 1,545 | 1,342 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 291 | 158 | 133 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 152 | 85 | 67 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 162 | 86 | 76 |
| Literate Population | 2,257 | 1,284 | 973 |
| Illiterate Population | 630 | 261 | 369 |
Key population details of Jot Keshab village are given below:
- Jot Keshab village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,887, including approximately 1,545 males and 1,342 females, with a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 152 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 162 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jot Keshab village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.18%.
- There are around 600 households in Jot Keshab village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jot Keshab
Transport facilities help residents of Jot Keshab village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jot Keshab
The following villages are located close to Jot Keshab and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jot Keshab
- Where is Jot Keshab located?
- Jot Keshab village is located in Daspur Ii Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jot Keshab?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jot Keshab is Palashpai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jot Keshab?
- The pincode of Jot Keshab is 721146.
- What is the population of Jot Keshab?
- Jot Keshab has a total population of 2,887, including 1,545 males and 1,342 females.
- How many households are there in Jot Keshab?
- There are 600 households in Jot Keshab.
- What is the literacy rate in Jot Keshab?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jot Keshab is 78.18%. Male literacy is 83.11% and female literacy is 72.50%.