Jamage - Khed, Ratnagiri

Jamage is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Jamage village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamage is 564974. The village covers a total geographical area of 529 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jamage

According to the 2011 Census, Jamage village had a total population of 1,151 people, including 692 males and 459 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 663 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.90%, with male literacy at 97.36% and female literacy at 76.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamage

Jamage 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 Jamage

Jamage is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Jamage is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Jamage is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamage

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

Health Facilities in Jamage

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

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