Jakhed

Jakhed is a village located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Jakhed village. As per 2009 stats, Dhangeel is the gram panchayat of Jakhed village.

Here you can discover what makes Jakhed unique in its vibrant Kandaghat-Solan region. You’ll see Jakhed’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 Jakhed

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jakhed is 022485. The village spans a total geographical area of 208 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173215. Solan is nearest town to Jakhed village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jakhed 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 Solan 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 Jakhed

Population of Jakhed

According to the 2011 Census, Jakhed has a total population of about 212, with approximately 110 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 18 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 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 78.30%, with male literacy at about 76.36% and female literacy near 80.39%. There are around 39 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jakhed's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jakhed

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

Nearby Villages of Jakhed

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakhed