Jamgaon - Kurud, Dhamtari

Jamgaon is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Ji-jamgao serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgaon is 446782. The village covers a total geographical area of 967.2 hectares and falls under the 493770 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgaon village had a total population of 2,794 people, including 1,378 males and 1,416 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.32%, with male literacy at 87.65% and female literacy at 69.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jamgaon

Jamgaon 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 Jamgaon

Jamgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirry, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Jamgaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Jamgaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamgaon

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

Health Facilities in Jamgaon

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

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