Jamthalia - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Jamthalia is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 10.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamthalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamthalia is 318077. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.92 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jamthalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamthalia

As per Census 2011, Jamthalia village has a total population of 2,000 people, consisting of 1,048 males and 952 females. The village has 424 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 362 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,170 literate and 830 illiterate residents. Additionally, 463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 182 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamthalia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jamthalia

Jamthalia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jamthalia

Public transport in the Jamthalia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachujor, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Jamthalia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Jamthalia is about 10.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamthalia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamthalia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jamthalia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamthalia village are given below:

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