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14°38′37″N 74°19′43″E / 14.643528°N 74.328611°E
Jamgod is a small village located in the Ankola Taluk of Uttara Kannada District in the Indian state of Karnataka. It falls under the administration of the Vandige Grama Panchayat and is part of the "Bole" region.
Geography
[edit]Jamgod is situated in the Uttara Kannada district, known for its varied geographical features including thick forests, and flora and fauna. The district is characterized by a section of the Sahyadri mountain range and an expansive tract of the tableland to its east.
While the village itself is not coastal, the Arabian Sea shoreline is approximately 7 kilometers away.
Neighboring places include Hichgad, Bole, Hosagandde, and Shatageri. The village is near National Highway 52, facilitating connectivity.
The average annual rainfall for Ankola Taluk is 3563 mm, with maximum recorded rainfall reaching 5620 mm and minimum at 2760 mm. The standard deviation for annual rainfall is 604 mm.
Language and Demographics
[edit]The most spoken languages in Jamgod are Kannada and Konkani. The village population is predominantly Hindu, with prominent castes including Halakki Vokkalu Gouda, Nadava, GSB, and Shetty. As of 2025, Jamgod has a population exceeding 500 residents. The vehicle registration code for vehicles from this area is KA30.
Historically, Jamgod was primarily a paddy field area until about 20 years ago. It has since transformed into a small residential area with new houses being built and occupied by new residents.
In Census, a worker is a person who has participated in any economically productive activity with or without compensation or profit. The sex ratio, defined as the number of females per 10 males, for the district was 6 according to the 2011 Census. A person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is considered literate.
Administration
[edit]Jamgod comes under the Shatageri Post Office, with the postal code 581353.
The village is part of the 77-Karwar Legislative Assembly Constituency, which comprises the taluks of Karwar and Ankola.
History
[edit]Uttara Kannada district, home to Jamgod, has a long and varied history. It was first ruled by the Shatakarnis and their feudatories, the Chutus. The Pallavas later held power until the Kadambas rose in the 4th century, reaching their peak under Kakustha Varma. They were succeeded by the Chalukyas and then the Rashtrakutas.
The region later came under the Vijayanagara Empire, the Bahamani kingdom, and the Bijapur Sultanate. Shivaji took control in 1675, followed by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. After Tipu's defeat in 1799, the British took over.
Initially part of the Madras Presidency, the district joined the Bombay Presidency in 1862. The headquarters shifted to Karwar, and it developed into eight main taluks with additional subdivisions later.
Economy and Infrastructure
[edit]A significant infrastructure highlight in Jamgod is the presence of the Ankola Railway Station within the village boundaries.
The agricultural sector plays a prominent role in the economy of Jamgod. Paddy is the principal agricultural crop in the village. Jamgod falls under the HESCOM board, which operates under KPTCL (Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, erstwhile KEB).
Water storage systems in the village include Over Head Tanks, Bore Well Pumping Systems, and Pressure Tanks.
Mobile phone coverage is prevalent, and the village is considered to have access to mobile phone services.
Education and Healthcare
[edit]The Bole Government School serves the educational needs of the village. An Anganwadi Centre is run by an Anganwadi Worker and assisted by an Anganwadi helper for a specified population of the village. The educational level refers to the highest level of education a person has completed.
Flora and Fauna
[edit]The slopes of the Western Ghats and the lofty peaks are clothed with dense vegetation due to heavy rainfall and fertile soils. The vegetation in Jamgod and the surrounding areas consists of semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, and dry deciduous types. Common species in semi-evergreen areas honne, nandi, mathi, kindal, holedasal, burga, jambu, and bamboo. The teak wood found in the district's forests is considered among the best globally and is highly useful in the shipbuilding industry.
Culture and Landmarks
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Jamgod is home to a few notable religious sites: Shree Biligiri Devi Temple A brick Shiva temple, possibly the oldest in the district, is located at Bole, near Jamgod. The village is also known for its abundance of mango trees.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]https://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/5484-ankola-uttara-kannada-karnataka.html https://kgis.ksrsac.in/kgisdocuments/TankPDF/28-563-Uttara%20Kannada/1007_Ankola.pdf https://zpuk.karnataka.gov.in/uploads/media_to_upload1655726313.pdf https://uttarakannada.nic.in/en/ https://kgis.ksrsac.in/kgisdocuments/TankRSPDF/Uttara%20Kannada/05484.pdf https://zpuk.karnataka.gov.in/38/taluka-maps/kn https://uttarakannada.nic.in/en/constituencies/