Jamkunda

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

Here you can discover what makes Jamkunda unique in its vibrant Midnapore-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Jamkunda’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 Jamkunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamkunda is 339374. The village spans a total geographical area of 346.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721305. Medinipur is nearest town to Jamkunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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

Google Map of Jamkunda

Population of Jamkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Jamkunda has a total population of about 2,870, with approximately 1,446 males and 1,424 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 392 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 174 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 662. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.27%, with male literacy at about 65.77% and female literacy near 52.67%. There are around 611 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamkunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamkunda

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

Nearby Villages of Jamkunda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamkunda