Jambad

Jambad is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.4km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 37.4km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Ladhurka is the gram panchayat of Jambad village.

Here you can discover what makes Jambad unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Jambad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jambad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jambad is 330822. The village spans a total geographical area of 290.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723130. Purulia is nearest town to Jambad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jambad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jambad

Population of Jambad

According to the 2011 Census, Jambad has a total population of about 2,019, with approximately 1,054 males and 965 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 314 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 500 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.88%, with male literacy at about 57.40% and female literacy near 29.12%. There are around 369 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jambad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jambad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jambad. As per the 2011 stats, Jambad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jambad

Knowing the nearby villages of Jambad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jambad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jambad