Jadkot

Block / Tehsil Chirgaon
District Shimla

About Jadkot

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jadkot village is 026675. Jadkot village is located in Chirgaon tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 146km away from district headquarter Chirgaon. Chirgaon is the sub-district headquarter of Jadkot village. As per 2009 stats, Kharshali Bp is the gram panchayat of Jadkot village.

The total geographical area of village is 388.81 hectares. Jadkot has a total population of 628 peoples, out of which male population is 345 while female population is 283. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 820 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jadkot village is 54.62% out of which 63.77% males and 43.46% females are literate. There are about 114 houses in jadkot village. Pincode of jadkot village locality is 171208.

When it comes to administration, Jadkot 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, Jadkot village comes under Rohru Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Rohru is nearest town to jadkot village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Jadkot

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 628 345 283
Literate Population 343 220 123
Illiterate Population 285 125 160

Connectivity of Jadkot

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

Nearby Villages of Jadkot

Frequently Asked Questions about Jadkot

Where is Jadkot located?

Jadkot village is situated in Chirgaon Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jadkot?

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

What is the pincode of Jadkot?

The pincode of Jadkot is 171208, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jadkot is 628, with 345 males and 283 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Jadkot village has a total of 114 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jadkot is 54.62%. The male literacy rate is 63.77%, while the female literacy rate is 43.46%.