Jabla - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Jabla is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Manbazar and around 37.7 km from Purulia. Gopalnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jabla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jabla is 332063. The village covers a total geographical area of 597.82 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jabla

As per Census 2011, Jabla village has a total population of 2,535 people, consisting of 1,284 males and 1,251 females. The village has 529 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,310 literate and 1,225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 444 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 281 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jabla

Jabla 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 Jabla

Jabla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Jabla is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jabla is about 37.7 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 Jabla

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

Health Facilities in Jabla

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

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