Jamgaon - Ashti, Beed

Jamgaon is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Ashti and around 86 km from Bid. Jamgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgaon is 558887. The village covers a total geographical area of 1461.14 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Jamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgaon village had a total population of 2,640 people, including 1,363 males and 1,277 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.36%, with male literacy at 83.92% and female literacy at 72.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamgaon

Jamgaon 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 Jamgaon

Jamgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Jamgaon is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Jamgaon is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamgaon

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

Health Facilities in Jamgaon

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

FAQs about Jamgaon