Jamkeshwar village, Barshitakli taluka | Pincode 444405

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LGD code: 530583
Pincode: 444405
Post office: Mahan
Population: 1,434
Households: 335
Literacy rate: 79.4%
Sex ratio: 912 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 585
Distance to district centre: 41 km
Distance to mandal centre: 19 km
Distance to Mumbai: 488 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 366 km
Nearest railway station: Bhadsivni · 18 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Khona Hospital · 18 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Jamkeshwar compares

By population, Jamkeshwar ranks #28 of 159 villages in Barshitakli mandal.

Literacy rate

79.4%

+6.3% vs mandal average

Jamkeshwar: 79.4%
Barshitakli mandal: 73.1%
Akola district: 77.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

912

−23 vs mandal average

Jamkeshwar: 912
Barshitakli mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

4.3

Same as the mandal average

Jamkeshwar: 4.3
Barshitakli mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Jamkeshwar at a glance

Jamkeshwar is a village of 1,434 people in 335 households (Census 2011) in Barshitakli taluka, Akola district, Maharashtra, the 28th-largest of 159 villages in Barshitakli taluka. Literacy is 79%, 6 points above the taluka average of 73% and the sex ratio is 912 women per 1,000 men. It lies 41 km from the Akola district centre, 19 km from Nashirabad, the nearest town, 18 km from Bhadsivni railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 444405, served by Mahan post office; the LGD village code is 530583. The nearest hospital or health centre is Khona Hospital, 18 km away. The village votes in Murtizapur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Harish Marotiappa Pimple. The population is estimated at 1,691 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Jamkeshwar · this village	1,434	79%	—
Pimpalgaon Hande · Barshitakli	886	71%	1.9 km S
Pimpalgaon Chambhare · Barshitakli	1,580	69%	2.6 km NE
Nihida · Barshitakli	726	74%	3.3 km NW
Dhakali · Barshitakli	1,213	72%	3.3 km E
Umardari · Sengaon	433	66%	3.7 km NW
Umardari · Barshitakli	549	71%	3.7 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Jamkeshwar

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KARANJA
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 55
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 32
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 623.03
Irrigated area (ha): 406.57
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Jamkeshwar

LGD code: 530583
Pincode: 444405
Post office: Mahan
Population (Census 2011): 1,434
Population (projected 2026): 1,691
Households: 335
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 912
Literacy rate: 79.4%
Coordinates: 20.47961°N, 77.29674°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Akola
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Murtizapur
Member of Parliament: Anup Dhotre
Member of Legislative Assembly: Harish Marotiappa Pimple
Block / Mandal: Barshitakli

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Akola district level

Then & Now

Jamkeshwar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,434

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,691

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

335

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

395

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,434Census 2011
Households: 335Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 912 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3952026 projection
Active job cards: 93,856MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 56,316MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Akola district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Akola district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Akola district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Jamkeshwar

Mandal centre

Barshitakli · ≈ 19 km

≈ 38 min by car · 45 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Akola · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 25 min by car · 1 h 40 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 26,131 people

Nashirabad · ≈ 19 km

≈ 40 min by car · 47 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai488 kmcapital
Hyderabad366 km
Bengaluru835 km
Chennai881 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBhadsivni18 km
Hospital / PHCKhona Hospital18 km
ATM / bankSBI38 km
Petrol pumpEssar18 km
CollegeShahbabu High School & Jr. College37 km
Police stationCity Kotwali40 km

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What is the pincode of Jamkeshwar?

The pincode of Jamkeshwar, Barshitakli taluka, Akola district, Maharashtra is 444405. The post office is Mahan.

Which post office delivers to Jamkeshwar?

Mail for Jamkeshwar is delivered through Mahan post office, pincode 444405, in Barshitakli taluka, Akola district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jamkeshwar located?

Jamkeshwar is a village in Barshitakli taluka of Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Jamkeshwar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jamkeshwar village has a population of 1,434 across 335 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jamkeshwar in?

Jamkeshwar falls under the Akola Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jamkeshwar in?

Jamkeshwar falls under the Murtizapur assembly constituency (AC #32) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Jamkeshwar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jamkeshwar village is 79.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Jamkeshwar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jamkeshwar village is 912 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jamkeshwar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jamkeshwar, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Jamkeshwar from Akola district centre?

Jamkeshwar is approximately 41 km (straight-line) from the centre of Akola district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Jamkeshwar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jamkeshwar village is 530583.

Which is the nearest town to Jamkeshwar?

Nashirabad (population 26,131, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Jamkeshwar in a straight line.

How big is Jamkeshwar compared to other villages in Barshitakli taluka?

Jamkeshwar ranks 28 of 159 villages in Barshitakli taluka by Census 2011 population (1,434 residents).

How far is Jamkeshwar from Mumbai?

Jamkeshwar is about 488 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 634 km.

How far is Jamkeshwar from Hyderabad?

Jamkeshwar is about 366 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 476 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Jamkeshwar?

Bhadsivni is the nearest railway station to Jamkeshwar, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Jamkeshwar?

Khona Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Jamkeshwar, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Jamkeshwar?

SBI is the nearest ATM or bank to Jamkeshwar, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 49 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Jamkeshwar?

Essar is the nearest petrol pump to Jamkeshwar, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Jamkeshwar?

Jamkeshwar falls under Murtizapur assembly constituency (AC 32). The sitting MLA is Harish Marotiappa Pimple (BJP).

Who is the MP for Jamkeshwar?

Jamkeshwar is in Akola Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anup Dhotre (Bharatiya Janta Party).

What is the population of Jamkeshwar in 2026?

Jamkeshwar is estimated at 1,691 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,434 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jamkeshwar in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Jamkeshwar in Akola district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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How far is Jamkeshwar from Mumbai?

How far is Jamkeshwar from Hyderabad?

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Jamkeshwar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Jamkeshwar on the mapजमकेश्वर

Latest posts

'Village for Sale’: Parched hamlet's desperate plea amid water crisis in Maharashtra

Village for sale: Maharashtra residents protest years-long water crisis

Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Disqualification of Grampanchayat Member Under Section 14(1)(g) of Maharashtra Village Panchayat Act, 1959. Appointment of Daughter-in-law as Peon Does Not Constitute Disqualification in Absence of

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People often ask about Jamkeshwar

What is the pincode of Jamkeshwar?

Which post office delivers to Jamkeshwar?

In which district is Jamkeshwar located?

What is the population of Jamkeshwar as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jamkeshwar in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jamkeshwar in?

What is the literacy rate in Jamkeshwar?

What is the sex ratio in Jamkeshwar?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jamkeshwar?