Jamuashankarpur - Contai - III, Purba Medinipur

Jamuashankarpur is a village situated in the Contai - III subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Marishda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamuashankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamuashankarpur is 346595. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.63 hectares and falls under the 721427 pincode. Contai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Jamuashankarpur

As per Census 2011, Jamuashankarpur village has a total population of 1,306 people, consisting of 675 males and 631 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,040 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamuashankarpur

Jamuashankarpur 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 Jamuashankarpur

Jamuashankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanthi P Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Contai to Jamuashankarpur 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 Jamuashankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Jamuashankarpur

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

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