Jamdih - Lundra, Surguja

Jamdih is a village situated in the Lundra tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lundra and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Jamdih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdih is 433428. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.11 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Ambikapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Jamdih 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 Jamdih

According to the 2011 Census, Jamdih village had a total population of 477 people, including 231 males and 246 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.11%, with male literacy at 78.89% and female literacy at 49.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamdih

Jamdih 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 Jamdih

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jamdih. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambikapur to Jamdih is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdih

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

Health Facilities in Jamdih

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

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