Jakh - Maira Mandrian, Jammu

Jakh is a village situated in the Maira Mandrian tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 21 km from Akhnoor and around 49 km from Jammu. Gharattal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakh is 005447. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.6 hectares and falls under the 181201 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Jakh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akhnoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jakh

As per Census 2011, Jakh village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 193 males and 165 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 164 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jakh are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jakh

Jakh is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jakh

Jakh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Jakh is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Jakh is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakh

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jakh village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jakh

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jakh village are given below:

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