Jagatagaon - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Jagatagaon is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 85.9 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Matikunda-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagatagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagatagaon is 309003. The village covers a total geographical area of 825.15 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jagatagaon

As per Census 2011, Jagatagaon village has a total population of 6,671 people, consisting of 3,484 males and 3,187 females. The village has 1,351 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,515 literate and 3,156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,613 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagatagaon

Jagatagaon 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 Jagatagaon

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jagatagaon. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Jagatagaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Jagatagaon is about 85.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagatagaon

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

Health Facilities in Jagatagaon

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

FAQs about Jagatagaon