Indian Village Directory

Jam Village

Jam is an inhabited village in Sausar Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495267, the Census 2011 record lists 1,390 people in 334 households and the reported area is 683.79 hectares. The local references include Sausar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sausar at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Jam is a village in Sausar Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495267 and 1,390 people in 334 households.
Village Code495267
Population1,390
Households334
Area683.79 hectares
Nearest TownSausar

Key Village Facts

Village
Jam
Census Village Code
495267
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sausar
Sub-district Census Code
03656
CD Block
Sausar
Households
334
Population
1,390
Male Population
723
Female Population
667
Sex Ratio
922.54
Area
683.79 hectares
Area
6.84 sq km
Nearest Town
Sausar
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Jam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,390 people, 683.79 hectares of reported area and Sausar as the nearest town reference for Jam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChhindwara
Sub-districtSausar
CD BlockSausar
  • Jam falls under Sausar Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 495267.
  • The record lists 1,390 people living in 334 households.
  • The reported village area is 683.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sausar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density203.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.16 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.72%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.91%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share22.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Jam in the official administrative record. Census village code 495267 and Sausar CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03656
Village Census Code
495267
CD Block Code
0246
CD Block Name
Sausar

Location and Distance

Sausar is the nearest town listed for Jam, about 3 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sausar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sausar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sausar
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
683.79 hectares
Area
6.84 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,390 people in 334 households, with 723 male residents and 667 female residents. The average household size is 4.16, and SC share is 20.72% and ST share is 6.91% for Jam. Population density works out to about 203.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
334
Total Population
1,390
Male Population
723
Female Population
667
Sex Ratio
922.54
Average Household Size
4.16
SC Population
288
SC Male Population
143
SC Female Population
145
SC Population Share
20.72
ST Population
96
ST Male Population
49
ST Female Population
47
ST Population Share
6.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Jam list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jam include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
65.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Jam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Jam include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Jam is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Jam show that net sown area is 635.9 hectares and irrigated land is 143.27 hectares (22.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
17.39 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.52
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
17.52 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.46 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
635.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
492.63 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
143.26999999999998
Canals Area In Hectares
78 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jam village located?

Jam is in Sausar Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Jam village in?

Jam village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Jam village in?

Jam village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Jam under?

Jam comes under Sausar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Jam?

The Census village code of Jam is 495267.

What is the population of Jam village?

The village record lists 1,390 people and 334 households for Jam.

How many households are in Jam village?

The village record lists 334 households for Jam.

What is the male and female population of Jam?

The record lists 723 male residents and 667 female residents for Jam.

What is the sex ratio of Jam village?

The sex ratio of Jam is 922.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Jam village?

The reported geographical area of Jam is 683.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Jam village?

The approximate population density of Jam is 203.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Jam?

The nearest town listed for Jam is Sausar, about 3 km away.

How far is Jam from the district headquarters?

Jam is about 56 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Jam from the sub-district headquarters?

Jam is about 3 km from Sausar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Jam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Jam.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Jam?

For Jam, net sown area is 635.9 hectares and irrigated land is 143.27 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Jam.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Jam.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.