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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jamgram

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgram village had a total population of 2,753 people, including 1,406 males and 1,347 females, living in 708 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.52%, with male literacy at 76.54% and female literacy at 64.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 492.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jamgram