Jhakandon

Jhakandon is a village located in Ronhat tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 133km away from district headquarter Ronhat. Ronhat is the sub-district headquarter of Jhakandon village. As per 2009 stats, Jhakando is the gram panchayat of Jhakandon village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhakandon is 023479. The village spans a total geographical area of 735 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173027. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Jhakandon village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhakandon 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 Shillai 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.

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Population of Jhakandon

According to the 2011 Census, Jhakandon has a total population of about 1,990, with approximately 1,053 males and 937 females. The sex ratio is around 889 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 322 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 772 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 55.98%, with male literacy at about 61.25% and female literacy near 50.05%. There are around 244 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhakandon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhakandon

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

Nearby Villages of Jhakandon

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

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