Jangamwadi - Kandhar, Nanded

Jangamwadi is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Jangamwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jangamwadi is 545334. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jangamwadi 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 Jangamwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Jangamwadi village had a total population of 696 people, including 364 males and 332 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.18%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 65.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Jangamwadi

Jangamwadi 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 Jangamwadi

Jangamwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Jangamwadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Jangamwadi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jangamwadi

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

Health Facilities in Jangamwadi

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

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