Jamar - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Jamar is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Burdwan. Rayan-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamar is 320076. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.96 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Jamar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamar

According to the 2011 Census, Jamar village had a total population of 2,909 people, including 1,521 males and 1,388 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 91.35% and female literacy at 77.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 858, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamar

Jamar 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 Jamar

Jamar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Jamar is about 11 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 Jamar

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

Health Facilities in Jamar

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

FAQs about Jamar