Jambhulgaon - Kankavli, Sindhudurg

Jambhulgaon is a village situated in the Kankavli tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankavli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Kasarde serves as the Village Panchayat for Jambhulgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambhulgaon is 566408. The village covers a total geographical area of 615 hectares and falls under the 416801 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Jambhulgaon 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 Jambhulgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jambhulgaon village had a total population of 974 people, including 488 males and 486 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.74%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 77.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while 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 Jambhulgaon

Jambhulgaon 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 Jambhulgaon

Jambhulgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Jambhulgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Jambhulgaon is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jambhulgaon

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

Health Facilities in Jambhulgaon

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

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