Jadupur - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Jadupur is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 28.6 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Brindabanchak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jadupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jadupur is 344377. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.41 hectares and falls under the 721641 pincode. Kolaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jadupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jadupur

According to the 2011 Census, Jadupur village had a total population of 3,461 people, including 1,823 males and 1,638 females, living in 754 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.42%, with male literacy at 93.97% and female literacy at 80.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jadupur

Jadupur 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 Jadupur

Jadupur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhogpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaghat to Jadupur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Jadupur is about 28.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jadupur

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

Health Facilities in Jadupur

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

FAQs about Jadupur