Joshua - Khejuri - II, Purba Medinipur
Joshua is a village situated in the Khejuri - II subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Nijkasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joshua village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Joshua is 346021. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.52 hectares and falls under the 721431 pincode.
Joshua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Joshua
As per Census 2011, Joshua village has a total population of 17 people, consisting of 9 males and 8 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 7 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Joshua are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Illiterate Population | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Nearby Villages of Joshua
Joshua is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Joshua
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Joshua.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Joshua
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Joshua village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Joshua
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Joshua village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Joshua
Where is Joshua located?
Joshua village is located in Khejuri - II Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Joshua?
The Gram Panchayat of Joshua is Nijkasba.
What is the pincode of Joshua?
The pincode of Joshua is 721431.
What is the population of Joshua?
Joshua has a total population of 17, including 9 males and 8 females.
How many households are there in Joshua?
There are 3 households in Joshua.
What is the literacy rate in Joshua?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Joshua is 58.82%. Male literacy is 44.44% and female literacy is 75.00%.