Jamka village, Khambha taluka, Amreli | Pincode 365550

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Naynaben Dadubhai Parmar

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LGD code: 515880
Pincode: 365550
Post office: Dedan
Population: 3,429
Households: 616
Literacy rate: 43.4%
Sex ratio: 1027 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,996
Distance to district centre: 56 km
Distance to mandal centre: 44 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 255 km
Distance to Mumbai: 331 km
Nearest railway station: Bhader · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Bhalia Eye Hospital · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Jamka compares

By population, Jamka ranks #3 of 57 villages in Khambha mandal.

Literacy rate

43.4%

−16.9% vs mandal average

Jamka: 43.4%
Khambha mandal: 60.3%
Amreli district: 65.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,027

+48 vs mandal average

Jamka: 1,027
Khambha mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.3 vs mandal average

Jamka: 5.6
Khambha mandal: 5.3

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

Jamka at a glance

Jamka is a village of 3,429 people in 616 households (Census 2011) in Khambha taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, the 3rd-largest of 57 villages in Khambha taluka. Literacy is 43%, 17 points below the taluka average of 60% and the sex ratio is 1,027 women per 1,000 men. It lies 56 km from the Amreli district centre, 17 km from Dhari, the nearest town, 15 km from Bhader railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 365550, served by Dedan post office; the LGD village code is 515880. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Bhalia Eye Hospital, 5 km away. The sarpanch is Naynaben Dadubhai Parmar, and the village votes in Lathi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Janakbhai Talaviya. The population is estimated at 4,043 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Jamka · this village	3,429	43%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Jamka

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
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: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAJULA
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 80
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): JAMKA
Total area (ha): 2,115.57
Irrigated area (ha): 220
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Jamka

LGD code: 515880
Pincode: 365550
Post office: Dedan
Population (Census 2011): 3,429
Population (projected 2026): 4,043
Households: 616
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1027
Literacy rate: 43.4%
Coordinates: 21.48370°N, 71.00652°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Amreli
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lathi
Member of Parliament: Bharatbhai Sutariya
Member of Legislative Assembly: Janakbhai Talaviya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Naynaben Dadubhai Parmar
Block / Mandal: Khambha

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 Amreli district level

Then & Now

Jamka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,429

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,043

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

616

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

726

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: 3,429Census 2011
Households: 616Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1027 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,0432026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7262026 projection
Active job cards: 23,707MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 9,405MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 977NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 77.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 73.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Amreli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Amreli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Amreli 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Jamka

Mandal centre

Khambha · ≈ 44 km

≈ 1 h 30 min by car · 1 h 47 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Amreli · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 56 min by car · 2 h 18 min by bike

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Nearest town · 30,352 people

Dhari · ≈ 17 km

≈ 36 min by car · 42 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar255 kmcapital
Mumbai331 km
Hyderabad907 km
Delhi1009 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBhader15 km
Bus stopAMARAPUR15 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Bhalia Eye Hospital5 km
ATM / banksaurashtra gramin bank, keriyachad19 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil18 km
CollegeGMERS Colleage57 km
Police stationPolice Line56 km

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People often ask about Jamka

What is the pincode of Jamka?

The pincode of Jamka, Khambha taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat is 365550. The post office is Dedan.

Which post office delivers to Jamka?

Mail for Jamka is delivered through Dedan post office, pincode 365550, in Khambha taluka, Amreli district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jamka located?

Jamka is a village in Khambha taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Jamka as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jamka village has a population of 3,429 across 616 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jamka?

The current sarpanch of Jamka gram panchayat is Naynaben Dadubhai Parmar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jamka in?

Jamka falls under the Amreli Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jamka in?

Jamka falls under the Lathi assembly constituency (AC #96) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Jamka?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jamka village is 43.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Jamka?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jamka village is 1027 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jamka?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jamka, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Jamka from Amreli district centre?

Jamka is approximately 56 km (straight-line) from the centre of Amreli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Jamka?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jamka village is 515880.

Which is the nearest town to Jamka?

Dhari (population 30,352, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Jamka in a straight line.

How big is Jamka compared to other villages in Khambha taluka?

Jamka ranks 3 of 57 villages in Khambha taluka by Census 2011 population (3,429 residents).

How far is Jamka from Gandhinagar?

Jamka is about 255 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 332 km.

How far is Jamka from Mumbai?

Jamka is about 331 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 431 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Jamka?

Bhader is the nearest railway station to Jamka, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Jamka?

AMARAPUR is the nearest bus stop to Jamka, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Jamka?

Dr. Bhalia Eye Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Jamka, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Jamka?

saurashtra gramin bank, keriyachad is the nearest ATM or bank to Jamka, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Jamka?

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

Who is the MLA of Jamka?

Jamka falls under Lathi assembly constituency (AC 96). The sitting MLA is Janakbhai Talaviya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Jamka?

Jamka is in Amreli Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bharatbhai Sutariya (BJP).

What is the population of Jamka in 2026?

Jamka is estimated at 4,043 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,429 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jamka in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Jamka in Amreli district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Jamka?

Naynaben Dadubhai Parmar is the sarpanch of Jamka gram panchayat, Khambha taluka. See the sarpanch list of Khambha taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)