Jakapur - Kandhar, Nanded

Jakapur is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Jakapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakapur is 545398. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Mukhed is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jakapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jakapur village had a total population of 949 people, including 463 males and 486 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 60.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakapur

Jakapur 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 Jakapur

Jakapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shelgoan H, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mukhed to Jakapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Jakapur is about 60 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 Jakapur

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

Health Facilities in Jakapur

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

FAQs about Jakapur