Jamrao - Patan, Durg

Jamrao is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Jamrao village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamrao is 442638. The village covers a total geographical area of 683.68 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Raipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jamrao

According to the 2011 Census, Jamrao village had a total population of 3,405 people, including 1,669 males and 1,736 females, living in 635 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 82.84% and female literacy at 61.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4051,6691,736
Child Population (0–6 yrs)566270296
Scheduled Castes (SC)357174183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)663531
Literate Population2,0441,159885
Illiterate Population1,361510851

Nearby Villages of Jamrao

Jamrao 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MundraSouth-East1.95 km
MahudaWest2.35 km
KhudmudaNorth2.99 km
UfraSouth-West3.03 km
Kathadih (kanthathi)North-East3.12 km
KopedihNorth-West3.32 km
RaweliSouth3.61 km
DatrengaEast3.93 km
JulumSouth-East4.31 km
KandulEast4.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamrao

Jamrao is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saraswatinagar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raipur to Jamrao is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Jamrao is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamrao

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jamrao

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jamrao

Where is Jamrao located?

Jamrao village is located in Patan Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Jamrao?

Jamrao is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamrao?

The pincode of Jamrao is 491111.

What is the population of Jamrao?

Jamrao had a total population of 3,405, including 1,669 males and 1,736 females.

How many households are there in Jamrao?

Jamrao had 635 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamrao?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamrao was 72.00%. Male literacy was 82.84% and female literacy was 61.46%.