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Jhargram

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2996
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About the district

Jhargram — district of West Bengal

Jhargram is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Jhargram

Known for its tribal culture, forests, and historical significance in the region.

District HQ
Jhargram
Represented by
Lok Sabha
—
Then & Now

Jhargram district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,69,112
Census 2011 baseline
+14.4%
Population · 2026
12,23,284
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,39,035
Census 2011 baseline
-49.8%
Households · 2026
1,19,936
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,996 villages

Jhargram district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,41,010Census 2011
Female population
5,28,102Census 2011
Sex ratio
976 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,39,035Census 2011
SC population
2,21,086Census 2011
ST population
3,27,511Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,23,284+14.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,19,936RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,90,782Census 2011
Cultivators
67,677Census 2011
Agri labourers
96,642Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Jhargram district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
30 of 2,996 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 26
  • Temple· 21
  • PHC· 3
  • School· 2
  • Railway· 2
  • Fast food· 2
  • College· 1
  • High school· 1
  • ATM· 1
  • Shop· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Jhargram district.

Browse by mandal

All 8 mandals of Jhargram

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

2996 villages · 79 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
01 · M-001

Binpur - I

553 villages10 GPs
02 · M-002

Binpur - II

470 villages10 GPs
03 · M-003

Gopiballavpur - I

216 villages7 GPs
04 · M-004

Gopiballavpur - II

192 villages7 GPs
05 · M-005

Jamboni

338 villages10 GPs
06 · M-006

Jhargram

604 villages13 GPs
07 · M-007

Nayagram

336 villages12 GPs
08 · M-008

Sankrail

287 villages10 GPs
Most active

Top villages in Jhargram

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Sankrail mandal

Ragra

· pin 721516
Pop. 5,916 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Gopiballavpur - I mandal

Naya Basan

· pin 721506
Pop. 4,828 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Binpur - I mandal

Lalgarh

· pin 721503
Pop. 4,433 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Gopiballavpur - II mandal

Chorchita

· pin 721506
Pop. 4,383 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Jamboni mandal

Parihati

· pin 721505
Pop. 4,312 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Jhargram mandal

Manikpara

· pin 721513
Pop. 4,239 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Gopiballavpur - I mandal

Gopiballavpur

· pin 721506
Pop. 4,061 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Gopiballavpur - II mandal

Petbindhi

· pin 721506
Pop. 3,847 · 0 posts · 0 verified
Quick answers

People often ask about Jhargram

How many mandals and villages are in Jhargram district?

Jhargram district has 8 mandals and 2,996 revenue villages across 79 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Jhargram district?

The district headquarters of Jhargram is —.

What is the pincode of Jhargram district?

Jhargram district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Jhargram may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Jhargram fall under?

Jhargram district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was Jhargram district formed?

Jhargram district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Jhargram district?

Major rivers in Jhargram district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Jhargram

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