Jafarpur

Jafarpur is a village located in Sonarpur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.2km away from sub-district headquarter Rajpur (tehsildar office) and 32.1km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Kalikapur Ii is the gram panchayat of Jafarpur village.

Jafarpur has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jafarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jafarpur is 333600. The village spans a total geographical area of 49.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743613. Sonarpur is nearest town to Jafarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jafarpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Jafarpur

Below is a concise population overview of Jafarpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,129 574 555
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 89 50 39
Scheduled Castes (SC) 451 229 222
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 898 490 408
Illiterate Population 231 84 147

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jafarpur village:

  • The total population of Jafarpur village is around 1,129, including approximately 574 males and 555 females, with a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 89 children aged 0–6 years in Jafarpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jafarpur village has 451 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Jafarpur village is about 79.54%, with male literacy at 85.37% and female literacy at 73.51%.
  • There are around 279 households in Jafarpur village.

Connectivity of Jafarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jafarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Jafarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jafarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Jafarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jafarpur.

Metiari Muragachha Natagachhi Jardaha Benebou Kharigoda Raypur Hasanpur Makrampur Kustia Sangur

Frequently Asked Questions about Jafarpur

Where is Jafarpur located?
Jafarpur village is situated in Sonarpur Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jafarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Jafarpur is Kalikapur Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jafarpur?
The pincode of Jafarpur is 743613, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jafarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jafarpur is 1,129, with 574 males and 555 females.
How many households are there in Jafarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jafarpur village has a total of 279 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jafarpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jafarpur is 79.54%. The male literacy rate is 85.37%, while the female literacy rate is 73.51%.