Jol

Jol is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 69km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Jol village. As per 2009 stats, Mandyali is the gram panchayat of Jol village.

Here you can discover what makes Jol unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Jol’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jol is 019539. The village spans a total geographical area of 119.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174310. Naina Devi is nearest town to Jol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jol village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jol

Population of Jol

According to the 2011 Census, Jol has a total population of about 392, with approximately 219 males and 173 females. The sex ratio is around 789 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 53 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 294. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.76%, with male literacy at about 74.89% and female literacy near 47.40%. There are around 70 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jol

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jol. As per the 2011 stats, Jol had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jol

Knowing the nearby villages of Jol helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jol.

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