Jagannathpur - Falta, South 24 Parganas

Jagannathpur is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.6 km from Falta and around 40.3 km from Alipore. Belsingha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagannathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagannathpur is 334222. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.05 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jagannathpur

As per Census 2011, Jagannathpur village has a total population of 1,627 people, consisting of 834 males and 793 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,171 literate and 456 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jagannathpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur 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 Jagannathpur

Jagannathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Diamond Harbour, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Jagannathpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jagannathpur is about 40.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagannathpur

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

Health Facilities in Jagannathpur

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

FAQs about Jagannathpur