Jamgaon Village Overview
Jamgaon is a village in Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 18 km from Kurud tehsil headquarters and around 45 km from Dhamtari district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Ji Jamgao is the Gram Panchayat for Jamgaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jamgaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgaon is 446782. The village covers a geographical area of 967.2 hectares and has a pincode of 493992. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Jamgaon
Population & Demographics of Jamgaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Jamgaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,794 | 1,378 | 1,416 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 354 | 188 | 166 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 349 | 172 | 177 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 272 | 138 | 134 |
| Literate Population | 1,911 | 1,043 | 868 |
| Illiterate Population | 883 | 335 | 548 |
Key population details of Jamgaon village are given below:
- Jamgaon village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,794, including approximately 1,378 males and 1,416 females, with a sex ratio of 1027 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 349 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 272 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jamgaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.40%.
- There are around 561 households in Jamgaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jamgaon
Transport facilities help residents of Jamgaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 Jamgaon
The following villages are located close to Jamgaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jamgaon
- Where is Jamgaon located?
- Jamgaon village is located in Kurud Tehsil, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jamgaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jamgaon is Ji Jamgao (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jamgaon?
- The pincode of Jamgaon is 493992.
- What is the population of Jamgaon?
- Jamgaon has a total population of 2,794, including 1,378 males and 1,416 females.
- How many households are there in Jamgaon?
- There are 561 households in Jamgaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Jamgaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamgaon is 68.40%. Male literacy is 75.69% and female literacy is 61.30%.