Jhokhar

Jhokhar is a village located in Jubbal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 122km away from district headquarter Jubbal. Jubbal is the sub-district headquarter of Jhokhar village. As per 2009 stats, Mandal is the gram panchayat of Jhokhar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhokhar is 026045. The village spans a total geographical area of 67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171216. Jubbal is nearest town to Jhokhar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhokhar 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 Jhokhar

Population of Jhokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Jhokhar has a total population of about 326, with approximately 161 males and 165 females. The sex ratio is around 1024 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 35 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 74.85%, with male literacy at about 83.85% and female literacy near 66.06%. There are around 75 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhokhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhokhar

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

Nearby Villages of Jhokhar

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

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