Jalala - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur

Jalala is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Jalala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalala is 031133. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 144202 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.

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

Population of Jalala

According to the 2011 Census, Jalala village had a total population of 656 people, including 338 males and 318 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.07%, with male literacy at 82.77% and female literacy at 77.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jalala

Jalala 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 Jalala

Jalala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Musahibpur, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Jalala is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalala

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

Health Facilities in Jalala

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

FAQs about Jalala