Jhaj

Block / Tehsil Garhshankar
District Hoshiarpur
State Punjab

About Jhaj

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhaj village is 031804. Jhaj village is located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Jhajj is the gram panchayat of Jhaj village.

The total geographical area of village is 91 hectares. Jhaj has a total population of 281 peoples, out of which male population is 148 while female population is 133. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 898 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhaj village is 73.67% out of which 77.03% males and 69.92% females are literate. There are about 61 houses in jhaj village. Pincode of jhaj village locality is 144519.

Garhshankar is nearest town to jhaj village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Jhaj

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 281 148 133
Literate Population 207 114 93
Illiterate Population 74 34 40

Connectivity of Jhaj

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jhaj

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhaj

Where is Jhaj located?

Jhaj village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jhaj?

The Gram Panchayat of Jhaj is Jhajj (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Jhaj?

The pincode of Jhaj is 144519, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Jhaj as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhaj is 281, with 148 males and 133 females.

How many households are there in Jhaj as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jhaj village has a total of 61 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jhaj as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhaj is 73.67%. The male literacy rate is 77.03%, while the female literacy rate is 69.92%.