Jamlabad

Jamlabad is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.2km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Jamlabad village. As per 2009 stats, Tapanchandipur is the gram panchayat of Jamlabad village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamlabad unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Jamlabad’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 Jamlabad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamlabad is 311545. The village spans a total geographical area of 342.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Jamlabad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Jamlabad

Population of Jamlabad

According to the 2011 Census, Jamlabad has a total population of about 1,630, with approximately 867 males and 763 females. The sex ratio is around 880 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 174 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 266 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 359. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.25%, with male literacy at about 64.36% and female literacy near 55.57%. There are around 393 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamlabad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamlabad

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

Nearby Villages of Jamlabad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamlabad