Jamgram - Pandua, Hooghly

Jamgram is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Pandua and around 31.7 km from Chinsura. Jamnagarmondalaii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgram is 324779. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.26 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Jamgram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jamgram

As per Census 2011, Jamgram village has a total population of 2,753 people, consisting of 1,406 males and 1,347 females. The village has 708 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,763 literate and 990 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 492 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7531,4061,347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253136117
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,202603599
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492248244
Literate Population1,763972791
Illiterate Population990434556

Nearby Villages of Jamgram

Jamgram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SomragariWest1.02 km
BalarampurEast1.08 km
BaikunthapurNorth-East1.22 km
KanurSouth-West1.77 km
AsuaEast1.90 km
Nagar DangaWest1.91 km
Dakshin DurgapurNorth1.93 km
AcharparaEast2.21 km
MandalaiSouth2.23 km
ShrirambatiSouth-West2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamgram

Jamgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Jamgram is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Jamgram is about 31.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamgram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jamgram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jamgram

Where is Jamgram located?

Jamgram village is located in Pandua Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamgram?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamgram is Jamnagarmondalaii.

What is the pincode of Jamgram?

The pincode of Jamgram is 712146.

What is the population of Jamgram?

Jamgram has a total population of 2,753, including 1,406 males and 1,347 females.

How many households are there in Jamgram?

There are 708 households in Jamgram.

What is the literacy rate in Jamgram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamgram is 64.04%. Male literacy is 69.13% and female literacy is 58.72%.