Jauniya - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Jauniya is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jagadishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jauniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jauniya is 309602. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.04 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Jauniya

As per Census 2011, Jauniya village has a total population of 1,304 people, consisting of 638 males and 666 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 763 literate and 541 illiterate residents. Additionally, 625 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 245 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jauniya

Jauniya 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 Jauniya

Jauniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Jauniya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jauniya

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

Health Facilities in Jauniya

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

FAQs about Jauniya