Joyenpur - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Joyenpur is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Rajpur and around 23.9 km from Alipore. Bangooghly-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Joyenpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Joyenpur is 333574. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.05 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Garia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Joyenpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonarpur Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Joyenpur

According to the 2011 Census, Joyenpur village had a total population of 1,396 people, including 696 males and 700 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.34%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 71.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 726, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Joyenpur

Joyenpur 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 Joyenpur

Joyenpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narendrapur Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garia to Joyenpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Joyenpur is about 23.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Joyenpur

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

Health Facilities in Joyenpur

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

FAQs about Joyenpur