Jaltahar

Jaltahar is a village located in Kotkhai tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 55km away from district headquarter Kotkhai. Kotkhai is the sub-district headquarter of Jaltahar village. As per 2009 stats, Bag Dumehar is the gram panchayat of Jaltahar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jaltahar is 026278. The village spans a total geographical area of 53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171202. Kotkhai is nearest town to Jaltahar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jaltahar 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 Jaltahar

Population of Jaltahar

According to the 2011 Census, Jaltahar has a total population of about 269, with approximately 140 males and 129 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 87 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 79.18%, with male literacy at about 82.86% and female literacy near 75.19%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jaltahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jaltahar

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

Nearby Villages of Jaltahar

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

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