Jambhavade - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Jambhavade is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Jambhavade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jambhavade is 566335. The village covers a total geographical area of 1069.91 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jambhavade 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 Jambhavade

According to the 2011 Census, Jambhavade village had a total population of 406 people, including 175 males and 231 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,320 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Jambhavade

Jambhavade 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 Jambhavade

Jambhavade 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 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Jambhavade is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Jambhavade is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jambhavade

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

Health Facilities in Jambhavade

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

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