Jamna - Pingla, Paschim Medinipur

Jamna is a village situated in the Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Jamna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamna is 342571. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.31 hectares and falls under the 721140 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jamna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pingla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghatal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamna

As per Census 2011, Jamna village has a total population of 3,336 people, consisting of 1,698 males and 1,638 females. The village has 771 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,412 literate and 924 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 742 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamna

Jamna 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 Jamna

Jamna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balichak, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Jamna is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamna

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

Health Facilities in Jamna

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

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