Jamsande - Devgad, Sindhudurg
Jamsande is a village situated in the Devgad tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devgad and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Katta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamsande village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamsande is 566312. The village covers a total geographical area of 2930.38 hectares and falls under the 416612 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Jamsande village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankavli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jamsande
According to the 2011 Census, Jamsande village had a total population of 14,487 people, including 7,260 males and 7,227 females, living in 3,429 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.49%, with male literacy at 93.72% and female literacy at 87.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 677, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.
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 Population | 14,487 | 7,260 | 7,227 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,407 | 717 | 690 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 677 | 336 | 341 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 149 | 79 | 70 |
| Literate Population | 11,836 | 6,132 | 5,704 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,651 | 1,128 | 1,523 |
Nearby Villages of Jamsande
Jamsande is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jamsande
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Jamsande is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Jamsande is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Jamsande
Where is Jamsande located?
Jamsande village is located in Devgad Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jamsande?
The Gram Panchayat of Jamsande is Katta.
What is the pincode of Jamsande?
The pincode of Jamsande is 416612.
What is the population of Jamsande?
Jamsande had a total population of 14,487, including 7,260 males and 7,227 females.
How many households are there in Jamsande?
Jamsande had 3,429 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jamsande?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamsande was 90.49%. Male literacy was 93.72% and female literacy was 87.26%.