Jam is an inhabited village in Sohagpur Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487777, the Census 2011 record lists 299 people in 61 households and the reported area is 220 hectares. The local references include Sohagpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Itarsi at about 103 km.
In short:
Jam is a village in Sohagpur Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487777 and 299 people in 61 households.
Village Code487777
Population299
Households61
Area220 hectares
Nearest TownItarsi
Detailed village profile
Jam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 299 people, 220 hectares of reported area and Itarsi as the nearest town reference for Jam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Jam falls under Sohagpur Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 487777.
The record lists 299 people living in 61 households.
The reported village area is 220 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Itarsi.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Jam
Census Village Code
487777
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sohagpur
Sub-district Census Code
03617
CD Block
Sohagpur
Households
61
Population
299
Male Population
158
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
892.41
Area
220 hectares
Area
2.2 sq km
Nearest Town
Itarsi
Nearest Town Distance
103 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density135.91 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.9 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.33%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.67%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Jam in the official administrative record. Census village code 487777 and Sohagpur CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03617
Village Census Code
487777
CD Block Code
0200
CD Block Name
Sohagpur
Location and Distance
Itarsi is the nearest town listed for Jam, about 103 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 133 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sohagpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
173 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
133 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Itarsi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
103 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Itarsi
Distance from Nearest Town
103 km
Total Geographical Area
220 hectares
Area
2.2 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 299 people in 61 households, with 158 male residents and 141 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 0.33% and ST share is 99.67% for Jam. Population density works out to about 135.91 people per sq km.
Total Households
61
Total Population
299
Male Population
158
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
892.41
Average Household Size
4.9
SC Population
1
SC Male Population
1
SC Population Share
0.33
ST Population
298
ST Male Population
157
ST Female Population
141
ST Population Share
99.67
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Jam list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Jam include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Jam.
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Jam include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
ASHA
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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land and economy rows summarise land-use areas, crops, commodities and local production fields available for Jam.
Forest Area In Hectares
220 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.