Jamshala

Jamshala is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.6km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Jamshala village. As per 2009 stats, Lachhmanpur is the gram panchayat of Jamshala village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamshala unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Jamshala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jamshala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamshala is 326257. The village spans a total geographical area of 102.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Raniganj is nearest town to Jamshala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jamshala 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 Saltora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jamshala

Population of Jamshala

According to the 2011 Census, Jamshala has a total population of about 329, with approximately 167 males and 162 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 329 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 15.50%, with male literacy at about 23.35% and female literacy near 7.41%. There are around 70 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamshala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamshala

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

Nearby Villages of Jamshala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamshala