Phuljam

Phuljam is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.9km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Phuljam village. As per 2009 stats, Nityanandapur is the gram panchayat of Phuljam village.

Here you can discover what makes Phuljam unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Phuljam’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 Phuljam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Phuljam is 326201. The village spans a total geographical area of 259.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Durgapur is nearest town to Phuljam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

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

Google Map of Phuljam

Population of Phuljam

According to the 2011 Census, Phuljam has a total population of about 1,567, with approximately 806 males and 761 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 226 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,183 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 49.07%, with male literacy at about 60.92% and female literacy near 36.53%. There are around 363 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Phuljam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Phuljam

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

Nearby Villages of Phuljam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Phuljam