Jamdan - Nanpara, Bahraich

Jamdan is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Jamdan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamdan is 171394. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.28 hectares and falls under the 271865 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Jamdan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Matera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bahraich Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jamdan

According to the 2011 Census, Jamdan village had a total population of 2,616 people, including 1,316 males and 1,300 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.47%, with male literacy at 50.85% and female literacy at 27.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamdan

Jamdan 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 Jamdan

Jamdan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nepalganj Road, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Jamdan is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Jamdan is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamdan

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

Health Facilities in Jamdan

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

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