Jamgala - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Jamgala is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Jamgala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgala is 433134. The village covers a total geographical area of 695.16 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Jamgala

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgala village had a total population of 2,550 people, including 1,325 males and 1,225 females, living in 596 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.18%, with male literacy at 74.06% and female literacy at 51.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 976.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamgala

Jamgala 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 Jamgala

Jamgala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Jamgala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jamgala is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamgala

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

Health Facilities in Jamgala

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

FAQs about Jamgala