Jamgawan - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Jamgawan is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Jamgawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgawan is 433053. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.62 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jamgawan

As per Census 2011, Jamgawan village has a total population of 1,302 people, consisting of 649 males and 653 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 543 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 873 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamgawan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jamgawan

Jamgawan 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 Jamgawan

Jamgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Jamgawan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jamgawan is about 30 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 Jamgawan

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

Health Facilities in Jamgawan

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

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