Jurgehr - Nagrota Bagwan, Kangra

Jurgehr is a village situated in the Nagrota Bagwan tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. Jassour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jurgehr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jurgehr is 009923. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.05 hectares and falls under the 176056 pincode. Nagrota Bagwan is the nearest town.

Jurgehr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nagrota Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kangra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jurgehr

As per Census 2011, Jurgehr village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 234 males and 236 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 337 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jurgehr are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population470234236
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663432
Scheduled Castes (SC)1679
Literate Population337183154
Illiterate Population1335182

Nearby Villages of Jurgehr

Jurgehr is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Jurgehr

Jurgehr is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Jurgehr.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dharmsala to Jurgehr is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jurgehr

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jurgehr village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Jurgehr

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jurgehr village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Jurgehr

Where is Jurgehr located?

Jurgehr village is located in Nagrota Bagwan Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jurgehr?

The Gram Panchayat of Jurgehr is Jassour.

What is the pincode of Jurgehr?

The pincode of Jurgehr is 176056.

What is the population of Jurgehr?

Jurgehr has a total population of 470, including 234 males and 236 females.

How many households are there in Jurgehr?

There are 92 households in Jurgehr.

What is the literacy rate in Jurgehr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jurgehr is 71.70%. Male literacy is 78.21% and female literacy is 65.25%.