Jamdi - Basna, Mahasamund

Jamdi is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kudekel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdi is 445802. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.63 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Jamdi

According to the 2011 Census, Jamdi village had a total population of 755 people, including 375 males and 380 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.52%, with male literacy at 79.28% and female literacy at 51.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamdi

Jamdi 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 Jamdi

Jamdi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Jamdi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jamdi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdi

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

Health Facilities in Jamdi

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

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