Jamchunwa - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Jamchunwa is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Jamchuwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamchunwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamchunwa is 434022. The village covers a total geographical area of 897.76 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jamchunwa 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 Jamchunwa

According to the 2011 Census, Jamchunwa village had a total population of 1,400 people, including 710 males and 690 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.59%, with male literacy at 81.86% and female literacy at 60.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamchunwa

Jamchunwa 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 Jamchunwa

Public transport in the Jamchunwa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Jamchunwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Jamchunwa is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamchunwa

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

Health Facilities in Jamchunwa

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

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