Jhalta

Jhalta is a village located in Jubbal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 132km away from district headquarter Jubbal. Jubbal is the sub-district headquarter of Jhalta village. As per 2009 stats, Jhalta Bp is the gram panchayat of Jhalta village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhalta is 026065. The village spans a total geographical area of 354 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171216. Jubbal is nearest town to Jhalta village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhalta 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 Jubbal-Kotkhai 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 Jhalta

Population of Jhalta

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalta has a total population of about 407, with approximately 207 males and 200 females. The sex ratio is around 966 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 207 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 62.41%, with male literacy at about 71.01% and female literacy near 53.50%. There are around 99 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhalta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhalta

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalta

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

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