Jam - Shahade, Nandurbar

Jam is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Jam village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jam is 525520. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.42 hectares and falls under the 425444 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Jam

According to the 2011 Census, Jam village had a total population of 866 people, including 399 males and 467 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,170 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.52%, with male literacy at 72.37% and female literacy at 51.98%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 866.

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

Nearby Villages of Jam

Jam 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 Jam

Jam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Jam is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Jam is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jam

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

Health Facilities in Jam

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

FAQs about Jam