Jhargram
Jhargram | |
|---|---|
City | |
Jhargram Location in West Bengal, India Jhargram Jhargram (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°27′N 86°59′E / 22.45°N 86.98°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Jhargram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Jhargram Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.40 km2 (8.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 61,682 |
| • Density | 2,882/km2 (7,465/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| • Major local language | Santali, Mundari, Kudmali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 721507 |
| Telephone code | 03221 |
| Vehicle registration | WB-49,50 (previously 33,34) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Jhargram |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Jhargram |
| Website | www |
Jhargram is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Jhargram district. It is a popular tourist destination known for its dense forests, ancient temples and royal palaces.