Jharmamara - Jaipur, Purulia

Jharmamara is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Jaipur and around 51.1 km from Purulia. Upankahan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jharmamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jharmamara is 329869. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.97 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jharmamara

According to the 2011 Census, Jharmamara village had a total population of 1,194 people, including 586 males and 608 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.38%, with male literacy at 73.80% and female literacy at 49.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Jharmamara

Jharmamara 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 Jharmamara

Jharmamara 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 Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Jharmamara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jharmamara is about 51.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jharmamara

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

Health Facilities in Jharmamara

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

FAQs about Jharmamara