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

According to the 2011 Census, Jamsut village had a total population of 1,125 people, including 469 males and 656 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,399 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.17%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 68.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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