Jamb - Wai, Satara

Jamb is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Jamb village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamb is 563159. The village covers a total geographical area of 507 hectares and falls under the 415530 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Jamb

According to the 2011 Census, Jamb village had a total population of 2,693 people, including 1,325 males and 1,368 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.59%, with male literacy at 91.87% and female literacy at 79.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamb

Jamb 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 Jamb

Jamb is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarandeshwar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Jamb is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Jamb is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamb

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

Health Facilities in Jamb

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

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