Jotshyam - Kalna - I, Purba Bardhaman

Jotshyam is a village situated in the Kalna - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Kalna. Kankuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jotshyam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotshyam is 320408. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.04 hectares and falls under the 713409 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Jotshyam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jotshyam

As per Census 2011, Jotshyam village has a total population of 926 people, consisting of 462 males and 464 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 527 literate and 399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 503 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jotshyam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jotshyam

Jotshyam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jotshyam

Jotshyam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandaigram Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Jotshyam is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jotshyam

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jotshyam village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jotshyam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jotshyam village are given below:

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