Jamapur - Karatagi, Koppal

Jamapur is a village situated in the Karatagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Gangawati and around 70 km from Koppal. Ulenur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamapur is 601702. The village covers a total geographical area of 859.46 hectares and falls under the 583286 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Jamapur

As per Census 2011, Jamapur village has a total population of 1,755 people, consisting of 882 males and 873 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 951 literate and 804 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamapur

Jamapur 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 Jamapur

Jamapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duroji, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Jamapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Jamapur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamapur

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

Health Facilities in Jamapur

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

FAQs about Jamapur