Jamgain - Bhandra, Lohardaga

Jamgain is a village situated in the Bhandra subdivision of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandra and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Lohardaga. Jamgain village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgain is 363206. The village covers a total geographical area of 632 hectares and falls under the 835302 pincode. Lohardaga is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jamgain

As per Census 2011, Jamgain village has a total population of 1,963 people, consisting of 964 males and 999 females. The village has 369 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 349 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,079 literate and 884 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,837 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamgain

Jamgain 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 Jamgain

Jamgain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akashi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lohardaga to Jamgain is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamgain

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

Health Facilities in Jamgain

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

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