Jugiamer - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Jugiamer is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gouri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jugiamer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jugiamer is 309705. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.78 hectares and falls under the 733123 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jugiamer village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jugiamer

As per Census 2011, Jugiamer village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 165 males and 167 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 332 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population332165167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)503317
Scheduled Castes (SC)332165167
Literate Population1036439
Illiterate Population229101128

Nearby Villages of Jugiamer

Jugiamer 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GoaldahaSouth-West1.23 km
AnantapurNorth-West1.28 km
Parar PukharNorth-East1.55 km
DasgaonWest1.83 km
BishaharSouth-East1.83 km
AmritakhndaEast1.85 km
KhirabariNorth-West2.21 km
UdaipurNorth-West2.34 km
BirahimkhandaEast2.40 km
BhitiharNorth2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jugiamer

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jugiamer. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Jugiamer is about 20 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 Jugiamer

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jugiamer

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jugiamer

Where is Jugiamer located?

Jugiamer village is located in Raiganj Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jugiamer?

The Gram Panchayat of Jugiamer is Gouri.

What is the pincode of Jugiamer?

The pincode of Jugiamer is 733123.

What is the population of Jugiamer?

Jugiamer has a total population of 332, including 165 males and 167 females.

How many households are there in Jugiamer?

There are 72 households in Jugiamer.

What is the literacy rate in Jugiamer?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jugiamer is 31.02%. Male literacy is 38.79% and female literacy is 23.35%.