Jamhar

Jamhar is a village located in Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Pithaura (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Mahasamund. As per 2009 stats, Jammhar is the gram panchayat of Jamhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamhar unique in its vibrant Pithora-Mahasamund region. You’ll see Jamhar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jamhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamhar is 446299. The village spans a total geographical area of 833.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 493551. Bagbahara is nearest town to Jamhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jamhar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jamhar

Population of Jamhar

According to the 2011 Census, Jamhar has a total population of about 1,339, with approximately 695 males and 644 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 588. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.07%, with male literacy at about 67.77% and female literacy near 49.69%. There are around 412 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamhar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jamhar. As per the 2011 stats, Jamhar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jamhar

Knowing the nearby villages of Jamhar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jamhar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamhar