Jambad village, Kashipur block | Pincode 723130

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ANIMA MANDAL

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LGD code: 330797
Pincode: 723130
Post office: Hura (Puruliya)
Population: 169
Households: 34
Literacy rate: 69.2%
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 65

Census 2011 · in context

How Jambad compares

By population, Jambad ranks #183 of 209 villages in Kashipur mandal.

Literacy rate

69.2%

+8.4% vs mandal average

Jambad: 69.2%
Kashipur mandal: 60.8%
Purulia district: 55.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

943

−21 vs mandal average

Jambad: 943
Kashipur mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Jambad: 5.0
Kashipur mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Jambad at a glance

Jambad is a village of 169 people in 34 households (Census 2011) in Kashipur block, Purulia district, West Bengal, the 183rd-largest of 209 villages in Kashipur block. Literacy is 69%, 8 points above the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 943 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 723130, served by Hura (Puruliya) post office; the LGD village code is 330797. The sarpanch is ANIMA MANDAL, and the village votes in Kashipur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kamala Kanta Hansda. The population is estimated at 199 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Jambad · this village	169	69%	—
Mehi · Kashipur	2,240	59%	—
Uparra · Kashipur	1,836	58%	—
Kathgora · Kashipur	1,453	56%	—
Hadalda · Kashipur	1,394	63%	—
Isanda · Kashipur	1,372	57%	—
Kustor · Kashipur	1,296	56%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Jambad

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 81.34
Irrigated area (ha): 33.05
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Jambad

LGD code: 330797
Pincode: 723130
Post office: Hura (Puruliya)
Population (Census 2011): 169
Population (projected 2026): 199
Households: 34
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 943
Literacy rate: 69.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purulia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kashipur
Member of Parliament: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kamala Kanta Hansda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ANIMA MANDAL
Block / Mandal: Kashipur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purulia district level

Then & Now

Jambad — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

169

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

199

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 169Census 2011
Households: 34Census 2011
Literacy rate: 69.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1992026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 402026 projection
Active job cards: 2,50,832MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purulia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purulia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purulia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Major Government Push for Farmers Amid Floods and Natural Calamity: West Bengal Ranks Second Nationally in Crop Insurance
Hindusthan Samachar English2 days ago
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People often ask about Jambad

What is the pincode of Jambad?

The pincode of Jambad, Kashipur block, Purulia district, West Bengal is 723130. The post office is Hura (Puruliya).

Which post office delivers to Jambad?

Mail for Jambad is delivered through Hura (Puruliya) post office, pincode 723130, in Kashipur block, Purulia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jambad located?

Jambad is a village in Kashipur block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Jambad as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jambad village has a population of 169 across 34 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jambad?

The current sarpanch of Jambad gram panchayat is ANIMA MANDAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jambad in?

Jambad falls under the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #35) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jambad in?

Jambad falls under the Kashipur assembly constituency (AC #244) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Jambad?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jambad village is 69.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Jambad?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jambad village is 943 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jambad?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jambad, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Jambad?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jambad village is 330797.

How big is Jambad compared to other villages in Kashipur block?

Jambad ranks 183 of 209 villages in Kashipur block by Census 2011 population (169 residents).

Who is the MLA of Jambad?

Jambad falls under Kashipur assembly constituency (AC 244). The sitting MLA is Kamala Kanta Hansda (BJP).

Who is the MP for Jambad?

Jambad is in Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jyotirmay Singh Mahato (BJP).

What is the population of Jambad in 2026?

Jambad is estimated at 199 people in 2026, up about 18% from 169 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jambad in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Jambad in Purulia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Jambad?

ANIMA MANDAL is the sarpanch of Jambad gram panchayat, Kashipur block. See the sarpanch list of Kashipur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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