Jamb - Mohadi, Bhandara

Jamb is a village situated in the Mohadi tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohadi and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Jamb village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamb is 536807. The village covers a total geographical area of 1126.19 hectares and falls under the 441914 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Jamb village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tumsar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamb

According to the 2011 Census, Jamb village had a total population of 3,698 people, including 1,863 males and 1,835 females, living in 890 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.42%, with male literacy at 87.53% and female literacy at 75.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamb

Jamb 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 Jamb

Jamb is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mitewani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Jamb is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Jamb is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamb

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

Health Facilities in Jamb

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

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