Jamsar - Sagri, Azamgarh

Jamsar is a village situated in the Sagri tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Jamsar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamsar is 193161. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.69 hectares and falls under the 276136 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Jamsar

As per Census 2011, Jamsar village has a total population of 1,546 people, consisting of 762 males and 784 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 991 literate and 555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 607 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jamsar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,546762784
Child Population (0–6 yrs)230114116
Scheduled Castes (SC)607308299
Literate Population991546445
Illiterate Population555216339

Nearby Villages of Jamsar

Jamsar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MitahaSouth0.83 km
KhandNorth0.84 km
GaidapurSouth-East1.24 km
KanjaharNorth-East1.31 km
LuchviWest1.44 km
TaraukaEast1.50 km
MisirpurSouth-West1.53 km
MahdewaEast1.53 km
UdharanpurNorth-West1.70 km
BhopatpurNorth1.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jamsar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jamsar. The nearest railway station is Muhammadabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Jamsar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Jamsar is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamsar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jamsar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jamsar

Where is Jamsar located?

Jamsar village is located in Sagri Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamsar?

Jamsar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamsar?

The pincode of Jamsar is 276136.

What is the population of Jamsar?

Jamsar has a total population of 1,546, including 762 males and 784 females.

How many households are there in Jamsar?

There are 221 households in Jamsar.

What is the literacy rate in Jamsar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamsar is 64.10%. Male literacy is 71.65% and female literacy is 56.76%.