Jagindrapur - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Jagindrapur is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Ramganga and around 91.4 km from Alipore. Ramganga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagindrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagindrapur is 335349. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.73 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Jagindrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jagindrapur village had a total population of 1,891 people, including 944 males and 947 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.76%, with male literacy at 91.58% and female literacy at 75.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, 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 Jagindrapur

Jagindrapur 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 Jagindrapur

Jagindrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Namkhana, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Jagindrapur is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Jagindrapur is about 91.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagindrapur

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

Health Facilities in Jagindrapur

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

FAQs about Jagindrapur