Jhajar

Jhajar is a village located in Nahan tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 35km away from Nahan, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Jhajar village. As per 2009 stats, Kiari is the gram panchayat of Jhajar village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhajar unique in its vibrant Nahan-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Jhajar’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 Jhajar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhajar is 023108. The village spans a total geographical area of 268 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173001. Nahan is nearest town to Jhajar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhajar 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 Nahan 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 Jhajar

Population of Jhajar

According to the 2011 Census, Jhajar has a total population of about 264, with approximately 154 males and 110 females. The sex ratio is around 714 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 28 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 76.14%, with male literacy at about 87.66% and female literacy near 60.00%. There are around 52 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhajar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhajar

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

Nearby Villages of Jhajar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhajar