Jamgaon

Jamgaon is a village located in Rengali tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Rengali (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Jamgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jamgaon unique in its vibrant Rengali-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Jamgaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jamgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamgaon is 380963. The village spans a total geographical area of 627 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768219. Belpahar is nearest town to Jamgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jamgaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Brajarajnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jamgaon

Population of Jamgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jamgaon has a total population of about 1,713, with approximately 880 males and 833 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 204 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 586 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 296. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.68%, with male literacy at about 79.55% and female literacy near 65.43%. There are around 452 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamgaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jamgaon. As per the 2011 stats, Jamgaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jamgaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Jamgaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jamgaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamgaon