Jhargram, Municipality in Jhargram subdivision, India
The city stretches across 21.40 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 81 meters, featuring forests, rivers, and hills in West Bengal.
During the Mughal Empire expansion in the late 16th century, Man Singh of Amber received orders from Emperor Akbar to incorporate this region into Bengal.
Local festivals include the Jungle Mahal Utsav, where tribal communities perform traditional Chuang, Chhow, and Tusu dances that represent their heritage.
The city connects to major urban centers through National Highway 6 and the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai railway line, with Kolkata airport 155 kilometers away.
The district maintains one of the lowest population densities in West Bengal, with extensive forest coverage and two major rivers defining its boundaries.
Location: Jhargram subdivision
Elevation above the sea: 81 m
Website: http://www.jhargrammunicipality.org
Website: http://jhargrammunicipality.org
GPS coordinates: 22.45385,86.99495
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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