Jamsala - Sindewahi, Chandrapur

Jamsala is a village situated in the Sindewahi tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindewahi and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Jamsala village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamsala is 541016. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.31 hectares and falls under the 441222 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Jamsala

According to the 2011 Census, Jamsala village had a total population of 1,865 people, including 937 males and 928 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.45%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 64.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,139.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,865937928
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20091109
Scheduled Castes (SC)543285258
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,139564575
Literate Population1,223697526
Illiterate Population642240402

Nearby Villages of Jamsala

Jamsala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KatangdharNorth-East1.55 km
MohaliSouth-East2.04 km
Chak SakharampurSouth-West2.24 km
Tembharun BodiNorth-East2.45 km
WakalEast2.65 km
LalchichbodiNorth2.70 km
WaseraNorth-West2.96 km
WaneriNorth-East3.03 km
NaleshwarSouth3.37 km
RamalaNorth-East3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamsala

Jamsala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindewahi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Jamsala is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Jamsala is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamsala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Jamsala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jamsala

Where is Jamsala located?

Jamsala village is located in Sindewahi Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Jamsala?

Jamsala is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamsala?

The pincode of Jamsala is 441222.

What is the population of Jamsala?

Jamsala had a total population of 1,865, including 937 males and 928 females.

How many households are there in Jamsala?

Jamsala had 466 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jamsala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamsala was 73.45%. Male literacy was 82.39% and female literacy was 64.22%.