Jamdarwadi - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Jamdarwadi is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Karul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamdarwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdarwadi is 566373. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 416810 pincode. Kankavli is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Jamdarwadi 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 Jamdarwadi

As per Census 2011, Jamdarwadi village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 216 males and 229 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 318 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamdarwadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population445216229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371720
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population318172146
Illiterate Population1274483

Nearby Villages of Jamdarwadi

Jamdarwadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VayamboshiSouth-West1.45 km
BhuyadewadiNorth1.46 km
KarulEast2.71 km
KumbhavadeNorth-West2.98 km
YedgaonWest3.05 km
SangulwadiSouth3.39 km
NavaleSouth-East3.62 km
BhattiwadiNorth-East3.65 km
NimaruleSouth4.84 km
KumbhariNorth-West4.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamdarwadi

Jamdarwadi 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 42.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kankavli to Jamdarwadi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Jamdarwadi 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 Jamdarwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jamdarwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jamdarwadi

Where is Jamdarwadi located?

Jamdarwadi village is located in Vaibhavvadi Tehsil, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamdarwadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamdarwadi is Karul.

What is the pincode of Jamdarwadi?

The pincode of Jamdarwadi is 416810.

What is the population of Jamdarwadi?

Jamdarwadi has a total population of 445, including 216 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Jamdarwadi?

There are 121 households in Jamdarwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Jamdarwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamdarwadi is 71.46%. Male literacy is 79.63% and female literacy is 63.76%.