Jakha

Block / Tehsil Dodra Kwar
District Shimla

About Jakha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jakha village is 026698. Jakha village is located in Dodra Kwar tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 228km away from district headquarter Kwar. Kwar is the sub-district headquarter of Jakha village. As per 2009 stats, Jakha Bp is the gram panchayat of Jakha village.

The total geographical area of village is 354.72 hectares. Jakha has a total population of 698 peoples, out of which male population is 367 while female population is 331. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 901 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jakha village is 59.46% out of which 69.75% males and 48.04% females are literate. There are about 142 houses in jakha village. Pincode of jakha village locality is 171221.

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

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Population of Jakha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 698 367 331
Literate Population 415 256 159
Illiterate Population 283 111 172

Connectivity of Jakha

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

Nearby Villages of Jakha

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakha

Where is Jakha located?

Jakha village is situated in Dodra Kwar Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jakha?

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

What is the pincode of Jakha?

The pincode of Jakha is 171221, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jakha is 698, with 367 males and 331 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Jakha village has a total of 142 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jakha is 59.46%. The male literacy rate is 69.75%, while the female literacy rate is 48.04%.