Jamni - Jobat, Alirajpur

Jamni is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Jamni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamni is 505094. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.78 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Jamni

According to the 2011 Census, Jamni village had a total population of 2,565 people, including 1,285 males and 1,280 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.11%, with male literacy at 48.92% and female literacy at 35.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,429.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5651,2851,280
Child Population (0–6 yrs)537269268
Scheduled Castes (SC)1307060
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,4291,2121,217
Literate Population854497357
Illiterate Population1,711788923

Nearby Villages of Jamni

Jamni 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)
WagdiWest2.45 km
UmdaSouth2.75 km
NehtadaNorth-East3.10 km
BhanpurSouth-West3.11 km
TakariSouth-East3.11 km
WanjabaidaNorth-West3.24 km
DehdalaNorth-West3.62 km
ChitawaraEast4.13 km
UmriNorth4.37 km
Kasba JobatNorth4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamni

Jamni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Jamni is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Jamni is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Jamni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jamni

Where is Jamni located?

Jamni village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamni?

Jamni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamni?

The pincode of Jamni is 457990.

What is the population of Jamni?

Jamni had a total population of 2,565, including 1,285 males and 1,280 females.

How many households are there in Jamni?

Jamni had 464 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamni was 42.11%. Male literacy was 48.92% and female literacy was 35.28%.