Jambad - Hura, Purulia

Jambad is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Hura and around 37.4 km from Purulia. Ladhurka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jambad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambad is 330822. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.23 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jambad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jambad

According to the 2011 Census, Jambad village had a total population of 2,019 people, including 1,054 males and 965 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.96%, with male literacy at 67.75% and female literacy at 34.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500.

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

Nearby Villages of Jambad

Jambad 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 Jambad

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jambad. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Jambad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jambad is about 37.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jambad

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

Health Facilities in Jambad

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

FAQs about Jambad