Jokhar

Jokhar is a village located in Cheta tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 220km away from district headquarter Kupvi. Kupvi is the sub-district headquarter of Jokhar village. As per 2009 stats, Jokhar Bp is the gram panchayat of Jokhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Jokhar unique in its vibrant Cheta-Shimla region. You’ll see Jokhar’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 Jokhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jokhar is 025598. The village spans a total geographical area of 157.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171217. Chaupal is nearest town to Jokhar village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Jokhar

Population of Jokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Jokhar has a total population of about 461, with approximately 243 males and 218 females. The sex ratio is around 897 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 43 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 120 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.59%, with male literacy at about 72.84% and female literacy near 59.63%. There are around 84 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jokhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jokhar

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

Nearby Villages of Jokhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jokhar