Jamsut - Guhagar, Ratnagiri

Jamsut is a village situated in the Guhagar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guhagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Jamsud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamsut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamsut is 565428. The village covers a total geographical area of 854.04 hectares and falls under the 415703 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Jamsut

As per Census 2011, Jamsut village has a total population of 1,125 people, consisting of 469 males and 656 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 1,398 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 774 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamsut are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jamsut

Jamsut 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 Jamsut

Public transport in the Jamsut is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savarda, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Jamsut is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Jamsut is about 65 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 Jamsut

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

Health Facilities in Jamsut

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

FAQs about Jamsut