Jamb Village Overview
Jamb is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 10 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jamb village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Jamb 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 Jamb is 530954. The village covers a geographical area of 382.24 hectares. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Jamb
Population & Demographics of Jamb
This section provides population and demographic details of Jamb village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,404 | 725 | 679 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 181 | 96 | 85 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 275 | 156 | 119 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 998 | 568 | 430 |
| Illiterate Population | 406 | 157 | 249 |
Key population details of Jamb village are given below:
- Jamb village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,404, including approximately 725 males and 679 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 275 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Jamb village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.08%.
- There are around 296 households in Jamb village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jamb
Transport facilities help residents of Jamb 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 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jamb
The following villages are located close to Jamb 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 Jamb
- Where is Jamb located?
- Jamb village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jamb?
- Jamb is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Jamb?
- Jamb has a total population of 1,404, including 725 males and 679 females.
- How many households are there in Jamb?
- There are 296 households in Jamb.
- What is the literacy rate in Jamb?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamb is 71.08%. Male literacy is 78.34% and female literacy is 63.33%.