Jambur - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Jambur is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Jambur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambur is 567003. The village covers a total geographical area of 816 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Jambur

According to the 2011 Census, Jambur village had a total population of 1,338 people, including 661 males and 677 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.42%, with male literacy at 79.40% and female literacy at 60.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Jambur

Jambur 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 Jambur

Jambur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Jambur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Jambur is about 45 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 Jambur

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

Health Facilities in Jambur

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

FAQs about Jambur