Jaokna

Jaokna is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Manola is the gram panchayat of Jaokna village.

Here you can discover what makes Jaokna unique in its vibrant Dalhousie-Chamba region. You’ll see Jaokna’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 Jaokna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jaokna is 007471. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176306. Dalhousie is nearest town to Jaokna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jaokna 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 Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jaokna

Population of Jaokna

According to the 2011 Census, Jaokna has a total population of about 70, with approximately 35 males and 35 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 3 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.71%, with male literacy at about 68.57% and female literacy near 62.86%. There are around 14 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jaokna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jaokna

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

Nearby Villages of Jaokna

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

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