Jamsar Village Overview
Jamsar is a village in Jawhar tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It lies about 7 km from Jawhar tehsil headquarters and around 118 km from Thane district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jamsar village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Jamsar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamsar is 551897. The village covers a geographical area of 330 hectares and has a pincode of 401603. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Location Map of Jamsar
Population & Demographics of Jamsar
This section provides population and demographic details of Jamsar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 939 | 492 | 447 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 122 | 67 | 55 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 854 | 448 | 406 |
| Literate Population | 469 | 285 | 184 |
| Illiterate Population | 470 | 207 | 263 |
Key population details of Jamsar village are given below:
- Jamsar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 939, including approximately 492 males and 447 females, with a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 23 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 854 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jamsar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 49.95%.
- There are around 212 households in Jamsar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jamsar
Transport facilities help residents of Jamsar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jamsar
The following villages are located close to Jamsar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jamsar
- Where is Jamsar located?
- Jamsar village is located in Jawhar Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jamsar?
- Jamsar is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jamsar?
- The pincode of Jamsar is 401603.
- What is the population of Jamsar?
- Jamsar has a total population of 939, including 492 males and 447 females.
- How many households are there in Jamsar?
- There are 212 households in Jamsar.
- What is the literacy rate in Jamsar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamsar is 49.95%. Male literacy is 57.93% and female literacy is 41.16%.