Jamga - Nilanga, Latur

Jamga is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Jamga village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamga is 560803. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.98 hectares and falls under the 413521 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Jamga

According to the 2011 Census, Jamga village had a total population of 1,130 people, including 586 males and 544 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 67.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamga

Jamga 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 Jamga

Jamga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilanga to Jamga is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Jamga is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamga

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

Health Facilities in Jamga

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

FAQs about Jamga