Jaram

Jaram is a village located in Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 18km away from Dantewada, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jaram village. As per 2009 stats, Jaram village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jaram unique in its vibrant Dantewada-Dakshin Bastar Dantewada region. You’ll see Jaram’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jaram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jaram is 450059. The village spans a total geographical area of 565.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494449. Dantewada is nearest town to Jaram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jaram village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Jaram

According to the 2011 Census, Jaram has a total population of about 716, with approximately 364 males and 352 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 10 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 705. The overall literacy rate is approximately 20.81%, with male literacy at about 34.89% and female literacy near 6.25%. There are around 155 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jaram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 716 364 352
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 120 60 60
Scheduled Castes (SC) 10 6 4
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 705 358 347
Literate Population 149 127 22
Illiterate Population 567 237 330

Connectivity of Jaram

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jaram. As per the 2011 stats, Jaram had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jaram

Knowing the nearby villages of Jaram helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jaram.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaram

Where is Jaram located?
Jaram village is situated in Dantewada Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jaram?
Jaram serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Jaram?
The pincode of Jaram is 494449, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jaram as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jaram is 716, with 364 males and 352 females.
How many households are there in Jaram as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jaram village has a total of 155 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jaram as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jaram is 20.81%. The male literacy rate is 34.89%, while the female literacy rate is 6.25%.