Jamuna - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Jamuna is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Bamhanmara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamuna is 434214. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.89 hectares and falls under the 496227 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jamuna

As per Census 2011, Jamuna village has a total population of 406 people, consisting of 200 males and 206 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamuna are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jamuna

Jamuna 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 Jamuna

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jamuna. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Jamuna is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Jamuna is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamuna

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

Health Facilities in Jamuna

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

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