Jamchuan

Jamchuan is a village located in Biswanathpur tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Biswanathpur (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Jugsaipatna is the gram panchayat of Jamchuan village.

Here you can discover what makes Jamchuan unique in its vibrant Biswanathpur-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Jamchuan’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 Jamchuan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jamchuan is 423252. The village spans a total geographical area of 143 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766020. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Jamchuan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jamchuan 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 Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jamchuan

Population of Jamchuan

According to the 2011 Census, Jamchuan has a total population of about 335, with approximately 159 males and 176 females. The sex ratio is around 1106 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 124 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 207. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.61%, with male literacy at about 55.97% and female literacy near 21.02%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jamchuan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jamchuan

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

Nearby Villages of Jamchuan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jamchuan