Jamban

Jamban is a village located in Kanksa subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 22.9km away from sub-district headquarter Kanksa. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Jamban village. As per 2009 stats, Bidbehar is the gram panchayat of Jamban village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamban unique in its vibrant Kanksa-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Jamban’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 Jamban

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamban is 318794. The village spans a total geographical area of 154.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713212. Durgapur is nearest town to Jamban village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jamban 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 Galsi 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 Jamban

Population of Jamban

According to the 2011 Census, Jamban has a total population of about 580, with approximately 299 males and 281 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 287 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 75.34%, with male literacy at about 82.27% and female literacy near 67.97%. There are around 137 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamban's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamban

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

Nearby Villages of Jamban

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamban