Jamghat Village - Berla, Bemetara

Jamghat is a village situated in the Berla tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Berla and around 76 km from Durg. Jamghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamghat is 442327. The village covers a total geographical area of 694.84 hectares and falls under the 491332 pincode. Simga is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Jamghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bemetara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamghat

As per Census 2011, Jamghat village has a total population of 1,087 people, consisting of 557 males and 530 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 614 literate and 473 illiterate residents. Additionally, 107 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamghat are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jamghat

Jamghat is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jamghat

Jamghat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baikunth, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Simga to Jamghat is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Jamghat is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamghat

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamghat village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jamghat

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamghat village are given below:

FAQs about Jamghat