Jamgaon - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Jamgaon is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Gangapur and around 42 km from Aurangabad. Jamgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgaon is 549354. The village covers a total geographical area of 2886 hectares and falls under the 431110 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Gangapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgaon village had a total population of 6,709 people, including 3,558 males and 3,151 females, living in 1,338 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 87.55% and female literacy at 64.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Lasur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Jamgaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Jamgaon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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:

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