Jhakla

Block / Tehsil Chaurah
District Chamba

About Jhakla

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhakla village is 007069. Jhakla village is located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 75km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Jhakla village. As per 2009 stats, Chanju is the gram panchayat of Jhakla village.

The total geographical area of village is 512.02 hectares. Jhakla has a total population of 756 peoples, out of which male population is 397 while female population is 359. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 904 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhakla village is 53.31% out of which 64.23% males and 41.23% females are literate. There are about 136 houses in jhakla village. Pincode of jhakla village locality is 176321.

When it comes to administration, Jhakla village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jhakla village comes under Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to jhakla village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Jhakla

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 756 397 359
Children (0-6) 131 66 65
Scheduled Castes (SC) 424 215 209
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 84 42 42
Literate Population 403 255 148
Illiterate Population 353 142 211

Connectivity of Jhakla

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jhakla

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhakla

Where is Jhakla located?

Jhakla village is situated in Chaurah Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhakla?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhakla is Chanju (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Jhakla?

The pincode of Jhakla is 176321, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Jhakla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhakla is 756, with 397 males and 359 females.

How many households are there in Jhakla as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jhakla village has a total of 136 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhakla as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhakla is 53.31%. The male literacy rate is 64.23%, while the female literacy rate is 41.23%.