Jamkhel - Sakri, Dhule

Jamkhel is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 90 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Jamakhel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamkhel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamkhel is 526352. The village covers a total geographical area of 552 hectares and falls under the 424304 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Jamkhel

As per Census 2011, Jamkhel village has a total population of 1,123 people, consisting of 575 males and 548 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 503 literate and 620 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,121 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamkhel are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jamkhel

Jamkhel 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 Jamkhel

Jamkhel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinchpada, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Jamkhel is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Jamkhel is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamkhel

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

Health Facilities in Jamkhel

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

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