Jamdi - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Jamdi is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Karmoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdi is 447579. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.45 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jamdi

As per Census 2011, Jamdi village has a total population of 214 people, consisting of 98 males and 116 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 1,183 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21498116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1838598
Literate Population925042
Illiterate Population1224874

Nearby Villages of Jamdi

Jamdi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmakadaSouth1.84 km
JholinNorth1.88 km
MokhaWest1.95 km
KarmotiSouth-East2.21 km
BogarNorth-East2.69 km
DhangudraEast2.97 km
BinayakpurNorth3.14 km
Bhursa TarandulNorth-West3.32 km
RaurwahiSouth-West3.35 km
PedawariWest3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamdi

Jamdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Jamdi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Jamdi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jamdi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jamdi

Where is Jamdi located?

Jamdi village is located in Bhanupratappur Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamdi?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamdi is Karmoti.

What is the pincode of Jamdi?

The pincode of Jamdi is 494665.

What is the population of Jamdi?

Jamdi has a total population of 214, including 98 males and 116 females.

How many households are there in Jamdi?

There are 46 households in Jamdi.

What is the literacy rate in Jamdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamdi is 42.99%. Male literacy is 51.02% and female literacy is 36.21%.