Jam

Jam is a village located in Rasra tehsil of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Ballia and Rasra are the district & sub-district headquarters of Jam village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Jam village is also a gram panchayat.

Jam has its own place in the vibrant Ballia region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jam is 198342. The village spans a total geographical area of 450.51 hectares. Rasra is nearest town to Jam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Jam

Below is a concise population overview of Jam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,168 3,211 2,957
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 751 398 353
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2,355 1,231 1,124
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 144 69 75
Literate Population 4,102 2,386 1,716
Illiterate Population 2,066 825 1,241

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jam village:

  • The total population of Jam village is around 6,168, including approximately 3,211 males and 2,957 females, with a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 751 children aged 0–6 years in Jam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jam village has 2,355 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 144 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jam village is about 66.50%, with male literacy at 74.31% and female literacy at 58.03%.
  • There are around 958 households in Jam village.

Connectivity of Jam

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jam

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

Mahrajpur Narla Jhuntipur Kharsara Nawada Ramnagar Urf Basnahi Tharivat Manda Nasirpur Urf Nasratpur Amhar Patti Uttar Sariya

Frequently Asked Questions about Jam

Where is Jam located?
Jam village is situated in Rasra Tehsil, within the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jam?
Jam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Jam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jam is 6,168, with 3,211 males and 2,957 females.
How many households are there in Jam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jam village has a total of 958 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jam is 66.50%. The male literacy rate is 74.31%, while the female literacy rate is 58.03%.