Jamnya

Jamnya is a small village tucked away in the Yawal tehsil of Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. With a population of just 966 as per the 2011 Census, it’s a quiet settlement where life moves at a gentle rhythm. The village is predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Tribes, making up nearly the entire population, and is governed by the Gadrya Gram Panchayat.

Located about 30 kilometers from the sub-district headquarters in Yawal and 97 kilometers from Jalgaon city, Jamnya is surrounded by other rural communities like Gadrya, Vaghazira, and Usmali, forming a patchwork of agricultural life and tribal heritage. The literacy rate in Jamnya is notably low, hovering around 50.9%, with a significant gap between male and female literacy. Agriculture is the backbone of the village economy, with most residents engaged as cultivators or agricultural laborers.

The village spans roughly 107 hectares, with over 90 hectares under irrigation, primarily through borewells and tube wells. Despite its modest size, Jamnya has access to basic amenities like treated tap water, mobile coverage, and public bus services. It also hosts a primary health sub-center and a mobile health unit, ensuring essential healthcare reaches its residents.