Jambhari - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Jambhari is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Sagave serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jambhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambhari is 566081. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.99 hectares and falls under the 416709 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Jambhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jambhari

According to the 2011 Census, Jambhari village had a total population of 962 people, including 440 males and 522 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.70%, with male literacy at 97.45% and female literacy at 90.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population962440522
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1054857
Scheduled Castes (SC)844
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population803382421
Illiterate Population15958101

Nearby Villages of Jambhari

Jambhari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KataliEast2.30 km
ThakurwadiSouth2.47 km
KatradeviNorth-East2.57 km
KarivaneNorth3.15 km
SagaveNorth-West3.28 km
ShirseNorth-West3.38 km
Wadaker PoiSouth-East3.58 km
TirlotSouth-East3.89 km
WadapalyeEast4.34 km
RameshwarWest4.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jambhari

Public transport in the Jambhari is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapur Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Jambhari is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Jambhari is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jambhari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jambhari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jambhari

Where is Jambhari located?

Jambhari village is located in Rajapur Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jambhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Jambhari is Sagave.

What is the pincode of Jambhari?

The pincode of Jambhari is 416709.

What is the population of Jambhari?

Jambhari had a total population of 962, including 440 males and 522 females.

How many households are there in Jambhari?

Jambhari had 206 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jambhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jambhari was 93.70%. Male literacy was 97.45% and female literacy was 90.54%.