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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Jamdan village has a total population of 2,616 people, consisting of 1,316 males and 1,300 females. The village has 487 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 536 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 1,795 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6161,3161,300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)536254282
Scheduled Castes (SC)429210219
Literate Population821540281
Illiterate Population1,7957761,019

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MajgawaSouth-West1.36 km
HoliyaNorth-East1.76 km
FultekraNorth-West1.80 km
KewaldihSouth-West2.12 km
GularihaNorth2.16 km
BavedihSouth-West2.24 km
Nawwa Ganwa Bhat PurwaSouth-West2.50 km
SirsiyaSouth2.76 km
Lakshamanpur LahsorwaEast2.87 km
Shri NagarSouth-East3.16 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jamdan

Where is Jamdan located?

Jamdan village is located in Nanpara Tehsil, Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamdan?

Jamdan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jamdan?

The pincode of Jamdan is 271865.

What is the population of Jamdan?

Jamdan has a total population of 2,616, including 1,316 males and 1,300 females.

How many households are there in Jamdan?

There are 487 households in Jamdan.

What is the literacy rate in Jamdan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamdan is 31.38%. Male literacy is 41.03% and female literacy is 21.62%.