Jamua

Jamua is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Jamua village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Nota is the gram panchayat of Jamua village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamua unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Jamua’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 Jamua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamua is 340435. The village spans a total geographical area of 84.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Jamua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.

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

Google Map of Jamua

Population of Jamua

According to the 2011 Census, Jamua has a total population of about 265, with approximately 132 males and 133 females. The sex ratio is around 1007 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 69 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 150. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.66%, with male literacy at about 70.45% and female literacy near 60.90%. There are around 57 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamua

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

Nearby Villages of Jamua

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

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