Jamgaon - Narharpur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Jamgaon is a village situated in the Narharpur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narharpur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jamgoan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgaon is 447918. The village covers a total geographical area of 732.2 hectares and falls under the 494333 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Jamgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Jamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgaon village had a total population of 2,090 people, including 1,053 males and 1,037 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.44%, with male literacy at 80.04% and female literacy at 58.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,353.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamgaon

Jamgaon 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 Jamgaon

Jamgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Jamgaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Jamgaon is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamgaon

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

Health Facilities in Jamgaon

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

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