Jamada - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Jamada is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Jamada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamada is 490776. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.81 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Jamada

According to the 2011 Census, Jamada village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 792 males and 734 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 86.00% and female literacy at 58.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 338, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamada

Jamada 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 Jamada

Jamada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Jamada is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Jamada 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 Jamada

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

Health Facilities in Jamada

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

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