Jamgad - Katol, Nagpur

Jamgad is a village situated in the Katol tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katol and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Junapani serves as the Village Panchayat for Jamgad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamgad is 535074. The village covers a total geographical area of 684.34 hectares and falls under the 441103 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Jamgad

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgad village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 509 males and 541 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 74.40% and female literacy at 53.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamgad

Jamgad 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 Jamgad

Jamgad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Jamgad is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Jamgad is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamgad

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

Health Facilities in Jamgad

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

FAQs about Jamgad