Jamda - Shahnagar, Panna

Jamda is a village situated in the Shahnagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahnagar and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Sarra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamda is 459431. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.02 hectares and falls under the 488448 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

Jamda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jamda

According to the 2011 Census, Jamda village had a total population of 585 people, including 300 males and 285 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.29%, with male literacy at 55.83% and female literacy at 27.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amdara Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Jamda is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Jamda is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~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:

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