Jyotishpur - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Jyotishpur is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from Sonakhali and around 76.1 km from Alipore. Jyotishpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jyotishpur is 335092. The village covers a total geographical area of 643.93 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jyotishpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basanti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jyotishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Jyotishpur village had a total population of 4,833 people, including 2,482 males and 2,351 females, living in 1,073 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.17%, with male literacy at 85.20% and female literacy at 66.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Jyotishpur

Jyotishpur 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 Jyotishpur

Jyotishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Jyotishpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jyotishpur is about 76.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jyotishpur

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

Health Facilities in Jyotishpur

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

FAQs about Jyotishpur