Jamdhodhi - Mainpat, Surguja

Jamdhodhi is a village situated in the Mainpat tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narbadapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Jamdhodhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdhodhi is 433579. The village covers a total geographical area of 790.16 hectares and falls under the 497001 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Jamdhodhi

According to the 2011 Census, Jamdhodhi village had a total population of 1,634 people, including 815 males and 819 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.62%, with male literacy at 60.21% and female literacy at 43.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,491.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamdhodhi

Jamdhodhi 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 Jamdhodhi

Jamdhodhi 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 Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Jamdhodhi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Jamdhodhi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdhodhi

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

Health Facilities in Jamdhodhi

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

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