Jatol

Jatol is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jatol village. As per 2009 stats, Darbhog is the gram panchayat of Jatol village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jatol is 024809. The village spans a total geographical area of 95.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171012. Shimla is nearest town to Jatol village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jatol 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 Kasumpti 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 Jatol

Population of Jatol

According to the 2011 Census, Jatol has a total population of about 345, with approximately 179 males and 166 females. The sex ratio is around 927 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 109 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 74.78%, with male literacy at about 83.80% and female literacy near 65.06%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jatol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jatol

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

Nearby Villages of Jatol

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jatol