Jamba - Bap, Phalodi

Jamba is a village situated in the Bap tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from Phalodi and around 165 km from Jodhpur. Jamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamba is 084113. The village covers a total geographical area of 2598 hectares and falls under the 342301 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Jamba

According to the 2011 Census, Jamba village had a total population of 1,778 people, including 934 males and 844 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.80%, with male literacy at 74.07% and female literacy at 50.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 690, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jamba

Jamba 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 Jamba

Jamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bap, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Jamba is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Jamba is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamba

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jamba village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jamba

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jamba village are given below:

FAQs about Jamba