The ruins of Jain temples of Telkupi dates back to the 1st century CE.

It primarily covered Manbhum and some portions of the Burdwan, Bankura, and Ranchi districts British administrative.

[4][5] The Panchet estate, believed to have formed through the consolidation of smaller zamindaris, had lost all traces of its previous rulers or chiefs by the start of the British colonial period.

[6] This estate was situated between latitudes 22° 56' and 23° 54' and longitudes 85° 46' and 87° 10',[5] encompassing a significant region comprising 22 parganas and covering an extensive area of 1,254,172 acres (approximately 1890 square miles).

The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating uplands bustling with coalmines.

BCCL operates Chanch/ Victoria Area partially within the region shown in the map.

ECL operates Mugma Area fully within the region shown in the map.

[10] As per the 2011 Census of India, Panchet had a total population of 7,296 of which 3,821 (52%) were males and 3,475 (48%) were females.

Amongst the recreational and cultural facilities, it has 1 auditorium/ community hall, 1 library and 1 reading room.