Jhar Bhanga
Jhar Bhanga is a revenue village in Salbani block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It had a population of 1,983 in 609 households (Census 2011).
1,983 people. 609 homes.
Salbani block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Jhar Bhanga today
- Betal Leaves₹32,500Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Jhar Bhanga is a village in Salbani block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. At the 2011 Census it had 1,983 people in 609 households, with a literacy rate of 93.6%. It is administered by the Bankibandh gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 721147.
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Gram panchayat
Jhar Bhanga is in the Bankibandh gram panchayat.
Other villages in Bankibandh
- Benachapra
- Dhangsol
- Bankibandh
- Saiyadpur
- Bansbandi
- Bagbasa
- Turepara
- Kamala
- Jamdedya
- Gaighata
- Sarasbedya
- Shal Dahara
- Nadarya
- Hatmari
- Katalkuli
- Dhansol
- Kulpheni
- Juyalbhanga
- Metal
- Tildanga
- Jambani
- Dakshinsol
- Uparkamala
- Birbhanpur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Jhar Bhanga compares
By population, Jhar Bhanga is #6 of 411 inhabited villages in Salbani block.
| — | Jhar Bhanga | Salbani block | Paschim Medinipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 93.6% | 74.9% | 78.7% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 1,003 | 982 | 962 |
| People per household | 3.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 721147
- Salbani · Salbani
- Chaktarini · Salbani
- Mahasol · Salbani
- Tilakhuli · Salbani
- Mandalkupi · Salbani
- Benucha · Salbani
- Rautara · Salbani
- Bishnupur · Salbani
- Sidadihi · Salbani
All villages with PIN 721147 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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News near Jhar Bhanga
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From Paschim Medinipur district
- National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930
District Administration, Paschim Medinipur · 13 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Jhar Bhanga
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Essential services & places near Jhar Bhanga
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Banks, ATMs & post offices853 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Hospitals & clinics128 in Paschim Medinipur district
Schools & anganwadis33 in Paschim Medinipur district
Colleges & universities26 in Paschim Medinipur district
Police & fire stations5 in Paschim Medinipur district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Government offices14 in Paschim Medinipur district
Temples29 in Paschim Medinipur district
Churches2 in Paschim Medinipur district
Mosques6 in Paschim Medinipur district
Other places of worship2 in Paschim Medinipur district
Transport64 in Paschim Medinipur district
Agriculture services5 in Paschim Medinipur district
Community places38 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Questions about Jhar Bhanga
- Where is Jhar Bhanga located?
- Jhar Bhanga is a village in Salbani block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- Which district is Jhar Bhanga in?
- Jhar Bhanga is in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.
- Which gram panchayat does Jhar Bhanga belong to?
- Jhar Bhanga comes under the Bankibandh gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Jhar Bhanga?
- The pincode of Jhar Bhanga, Salbani, Paschim Medinipur is 721147.
- What is the population of Jhar Bhanga?
- As per the 2011 Census, Jhar Bhanga had a population of 1,983 (990 males and 993 females).
- How many households are there in Jhar Bhanga?
- Jhar Bhanga had 609 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Jhar Bhanga?
- The literacy rate of Jhar Bhanga was 93.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Jhar Bhanga?
- Jhar Bhanga had 1,003 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- What is the LGD code of Jhar Bhanga?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jhar Bhanga is 339076 and its Census 2011 village code is 339076.
- Which villages are near Jhar Bhanga?
- Other villages in Salbani block include Abhaya, Abra Dihi, Ahammadpur, Amchura, Amjor.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Salbani block
- Salbani
- Chaktarini
- Karnagar
- Satpati
- Mahasol
- Tilakhuli
- Mandalkupi
- Benucha
- Rautara
- Dangarpara
- Bishnupur
- Sidadihi
- Babaibasa
- Koredan
- Kashijora
- Debagram
- Godapiasol
- Garmal
- Pathri
- Saula
- Murari
- Bhaudi
- Benachapra
- Dhangsol
- Jatra
- Sonakara
- Abra Dihi
- Gabru
- Maupal
- Memul
Latest reports up to 22 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betal Leaves · Local | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 5,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Betal Leaves | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 17,500 | 44,500 | 32,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,400 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 3,400 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,400 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Medinipur(West) APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Egra/contai APMC | 3,000 | 3,200 | 3,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,100 | 4,300 | 4,200 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →