Jahanpur

Jahanpur is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Jahanpur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Beliabera is the gram panchayat of Jahanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Jahanpur unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Jahanpur’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 Jahanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jahanpur is 340501. The village spans a total geographical area of 439.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Jahanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

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

Google Map of Jahanpur

Population of Jahanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jahanpur has a total population of about 3,521, with approximately 1,847 males and 1,674 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 459 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 818 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,349. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.26%, with male literacy at about 64.86% and female literacy near 46.77%. There are around 715 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jahanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jahanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Jahanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jahanpur