Jamda - Dahi, Dhar

Jamda is a village situated in the Dahi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahi and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Jamda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamda is 475581. The village covers a total geographical area of 720.15 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Dahi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jamda

According to the 2011 Census, Jamda village had a total population of 1,751 people, including 922 males and 829 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.24%, with male literacy at 50.80% and female literacy at 35.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,645.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamda

Jamda 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 Jamda

Jamda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahi to Jamda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Jamda is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamda

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

Health Facilities in Jamda

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

FAQs about Jamda