Jam - Meerganj, Bareilly

Jam is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Jam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jam is 129741. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.24 hectares and falls under the 243504 pincode. Meerganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Jam

As per Census 2011, Jam village has a total population of 2,417 people, consisting of 1,304 males and 1,113 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 362 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,210 literate and 1,207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jam

Jam 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 Jam

Jam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagaria Sadat, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meerganj to Jam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Jam is about 38 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 Jam

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

Health Facilities in Jam

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

FAQs about Jam