Jamda Village Overview
Jamda is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 5.2 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dahala is the Gram Panchayat for Jamda village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jamda village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamda is 329054. The village covers a geographical area of 96.67 hectares and has a pincode of 722140. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Location Map of Jamda
Population & Demographics of Jamda
This section provides population and demographic details of Jamda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 492 | 267 | 225 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 66 | 36 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 80 | 44 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 338 | 210 | 128 |
| Illiterate Population | 154 | 57 | 97 |
Key population details of Jamda village are given below:
- Jamda village is a small village with a total population of around 492, including approximately 267 males and 225 females, with a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 80 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jamda village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.70%.
- There are around 102 households in Jamda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jamda
Transport facilities help residents of Jamda village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jamda
The following villages are located close to Jamda and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jamda
- Where is Jamda located?
- Jamda village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jamda?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jamda is Dahala (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jamda?
- The pincode of Jamda is 722140.
- What is the population of Jamda?
- Jamda has a total population of 492, including 267 males and 225 females.
- How many households are there in Jamda?
- There are 102 households in Jamda.
- What is the literacy rate in Jamda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamda is 68.70%. Male literacy is 78.65% and female literacy is 56.89%.