Jekhri

Jekhri is a village located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 59km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Jekhri village. As per 2009 stats, Syri is the gram panchayat of Jekhri village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jekhri is 022281. The village spans a total geographical area of 56.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173222. Jutogh is nearest town to Jekhri village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jekhri 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 Jekhri

Population of Jekhri

According to the 2011 Census, Jekhri has a total population of about 135, with approximately 74 males and 61 females. The sex ratio is around 824 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 12 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 47 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 78.52%, with male literacy at about 85.14% and female literacy near 70.49%. There are around 26 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jekhri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jekhri

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

Nearby Villages of Jekhri

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

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