Jotankur - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Jotankur is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bishnubar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jotankur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jotankur is 344505. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.96 hectares and falls under the 721627 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jotankur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tamluk Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jotankur

According to the 2011 Census, Jotankur village had a total population of 1,474 people, including 791 males and 683 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.16%, with male literacy at 95.40% and female literacy at 84.25%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jotankur

Jotankur 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 Jotankur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jotankur. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Jotankur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Jotankur is about 9.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jotankur

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

Health Facilities in Jotankur

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

FAQs about Jotankur