Jamdarha - Basna, Mahasamund

Jamdarha is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jamdarha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdarha is 445691. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.98 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Jamdarha

According to the 2011 Census, Jamdarha village had a total population of 705 people, including 335 males and 370 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.80%, with male literacy at 89.25% and female literacy at 67.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 517.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamdarha

Jamdarha 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 Jamdarha

Jamdarha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Jamdarha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jamdarha is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdarha

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

Health Facilities in Jamdarha

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

FAQs about Jamdarha