Jalpai Village Overview
Jalpai is a village in Nanda Kumar tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Nanda Kumar is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Jalpai village. As per available records (2009), Shitalpurpaschim is the Gram Panchayat for Jalpai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jalpai 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 Jalpai is 344717. The village covers a geographical area of 1586.95 hectares and has a pincode of 721652. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Jalpai
Population & Demographics of Jalpai
This section provides population and demographic details of Jalpai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,447 | 10,053 | 9,394 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2,531 | 1,327 | 1,204 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,510 | 1,806 | 1,704 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 116 | 53 | 63 |
| Literate Population | 14,003 | 7,609 | 6,394 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,444 | 2,444 | 3,000 |
Key population details of Jalpai village are given below:
- Jalpai village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 19,447, including approximately 10,053 males and 9,394 females, with a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 3,510 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 116 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jalpai village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.01%.
- There are around 4,305 households in Jalpai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jalpai
Transport facilities help residents of Jalpai 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 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jalpai
The following villages are located close to Jalpai 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 Jalpai
- Where is Jalpai located?
- Jalpai village is located in Nanda Kumar Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jalpai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jalpai is Shitalpurpaschim (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jalpai?
- The pincode of Jalpai is 721652.
- What is the population of Jalpai?
- Jalpai has a total population of 19,447, including 10,053 males and 9,394 females.
- How many households are there in Jalpai?
- There are 4,305 households in Jalpai.
- What is the literacy rate in Jalpai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalpai is 72.01%. Male literacy is 75.69% and female literacy is 68.06%.