Jamjuda - Pithora, Mahasamund

Jamjuda is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jamjuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamjuda is 446462. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.8 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Jamjuda 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 Jamjuda

According to the 2011 Census, Jamjuda village had a total population of 856 people, including 432 males and 424 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.07%, with male literacy at 86.28% and female literacy at 55.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamjuda

Jamjuda 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 Jamjuda

Jamjuda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Jamjuda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Jamjuda is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamjuda

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

Health Facilities in Jamjuda

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

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