Jatashankar - Ashti, Wardha
Jatashankar is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Pethahamadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatashankar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatashankar is 533463. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.57 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode.
Jatashankar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Jatashankar
Jatashankar 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Jaitapur | West | 0.90 km |
| Dongargaon | South | 1.27 km |
| Chekbandi | South-West | 1.57 km |
| Peth Ahmadpur | East | 1.74 km |
| Lahan Arvi | North-West | 2.26 km |
| Mominabad | South-East | 2.43 km |
| Parsoda | South | 2.84 km |
| Sundarpur | South-West | 2.94 km |
| Vithalapur | North | 3.41 km |
| Ashti | East | 3.94 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Jatashankar
Public transport in the Jatashankar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Wardha to Jatashankar is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jatashankar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jatashankar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Jatashankar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jatashankar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Jatashankar
Where is Jatashankar located?
Jatashankar village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jatashankar?
The Gram Panchayat of Jatashankar is Pethahamadpur.
What is the pincode of Jatashankar?
The pincode of Jatashankar is 442202.