Jambharmala - Kudal, Sindhudurg

Jambharmala is a village situated in the Kudal tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kudal and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Salgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jambharmala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambharmala is 566784. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 416519 pincode. Sawantwadi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Jambharmala

According to the 2011 Census, Jambharmala village had a total population of 1,565 people, including 776 males and 789 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.95%, with male literacy at 92.77% and female literacy at 79.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Jambharmala

Jambharmala 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 Jambharmala

Jambharmala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawantwadi to Jambharmala is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Jambharmala is about 29 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 Jambharmala

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

Health Facilities in Jambharmala

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

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