Dakshin Jibhakata - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Jibhakata is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Daspara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Jibhakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Jibhakata is 308921. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.97 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Jibhakata

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Jibhakata village has a total population of 8,774 people, consisting of 4,536 males and 4,238 females. The village has 1,776 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,300 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,468 literate and 3,306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 610 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Jibhakata are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Jibhakata

Dakshin Jibhakata 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 Dakshin Jibhakata

Dakshin Jibhakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dakshin Jibhakata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dakshin Jibhakata is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Jibhakata

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Jibhakata

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

FAQs about Dakshin Jibhakata