Jamar

Jamar is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.2km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Jamar village. As per 2009 stats, Rayan Ii is the gram panchayat of Jamar village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamar unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Jamar’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 Jamar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamar is 320076. The village spans a total geographical area of 368.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713102. Burdwan is nearest town to Jamar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jamar 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 Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jamar

Population of Jamar

According to the 2011 Census, Jamar has a total population of about 2,909, with approximately 1,521 males and 1,388 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 260 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 858 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 108. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.04%, with male literacy at about 83.37% and female literacy near 70.10%. There are around 677 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamar

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

Nearby Villages of Jamar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamar