Jamgod - Sonkatch, Dewas

Jamgod is a village situated in the Sonkatch tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonkatch and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Jamgod village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgod is 473389. The village covers a total geographical area of 741.27 hectares and falls under the 455223 pincode. Sonkatch is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jamgod

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgod village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 676 males and 672 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 84.09% and female literacy at 54.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamgod

Jamgod 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 Jamgod

Jamgod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonkatch to Jamgod is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Jamgod is about 50 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 Jamgod

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

Health Facilities in Jamgod

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

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