Jalag

Jalag is a village located in Seoni tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 53km away from district headquarter Seoni. Seoni is the sub-district headquarter of Jalag village. As per 2009 stats, Khatnol is the gram panchayat of Jalag village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jalag is 024207. The village spans a total geographical area of 33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171007. Seoni is nearest town to Jalag village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jalag 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 Shimla Rural 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 Jalag

Population of Jalag

According to the 2011 Census, Jalag has a total population of about 92, with approximately 48 males and 44 females. The sex ratio is around 916 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 11 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 10 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 80.43%, with male literacy at about 87.50% and female literacy near 72.73%. There are around 14 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jalag's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jalag

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

Nearby Villages of Jalag

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

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