Jamgoria - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Jamgoria is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from Manbazar and around 42.6 km from Purulia. Gopalnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamgoria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgoria is 332068. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.48 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Jamgoria

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgoria village had a total population of 1,736 people, including 852 males and 884 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.41%, with male literacy at 79.40% and female literacy at 57.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamgoria

Jamgoria 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 Jamgoria

Jamgoria 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 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Jamgoria is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Jamgoria is about 42.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamgoria

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

Health Facilities in Jamgoria

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

FAQs about Jamgoria