Jamgaon - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Jamgaon is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Rajim and around 69 km from Raipur. Jamgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgaon is 444794. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.48 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Rajim 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 1,396 people, including 692 males and 704 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.86%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 66.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 245.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Jamgaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Jamgaon is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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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