Jamhar - Pithora, Mahasamund

Jamhar is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jammhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamhar is 446299. The village covers a total geographical area of 833.91 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Jamhar 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 Jamhar

According to the 2011 Census, Jamhar village had a total population of 1,339 people, including 695 males and 644 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.69%, with male literacy at 78.11% and female literacy at 54.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 588.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamhar

Jamhar 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 Jamhar

Jamhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhimkhoj, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Jamhar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jamhar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamhar

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

Health Facilities in Jamhar

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

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