Jamb - Arvi, Wardha

Jamb is a village situated in the Arvi tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arvi and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Jam (punarvasan) serves as the Village Panchayat for Jamb village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamb is 533683. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.05 hectares and falls under the 442201 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Jamb village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jamb

According to the 2011 Census, Jamb village had a total population of 985 people, including 511 males and 474 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.21%, with male literacy at 93.06% and female literacy at 83.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamb

Jamb 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 Jamb

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jamb. The nearest railway station is Dhamangaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Jamb is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Jamb is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamb

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

Health Facilities in Jamb

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

FAQs about Jamb