Jobnagora - Bundwan, Purulia

Jobnagora is a village situated in the Bundwan subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Bandwan and around 56.7 km from Purulia. Bandwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jobnagora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jobnagora is 332369. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.1 hectares and falls under the 723129 pincode. Tata is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Jobnagora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jobnagora

According to the 2011 Census, Jobnagora village had a total population of 468 people, including 224 males and 244 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.12%, with male literacy at 79.60% and female literacy at 65.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 451.

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

Nearby Villages of Jobnagora

Jobnagora 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 Jobnagora

Jobnagora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Galudih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tata to Jobnagora is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jobnagora is about 56.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jobnagora

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

Health Facilities in Jobnagora

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

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