Jamb - Mangrulpir, Washim

Jamb is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Jamb village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamb is 530781. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.48 hectares and falls under the 444105 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jamb village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Washim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamb

According to the 2011 Census, Jamb village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 530 males and 477 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.22%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 73.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 in the Jamb is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaulka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Jamb is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Jamb is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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