Jahra - Nakur, Saharanpur

Jahra is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Jahra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jahra is 110004. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.1 hectares and falls under the 247341 pincode. Gangoh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Jahra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangoh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kairana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jahra

According to the 2011 Census, Jahra village had a total population of 3,418 people, including 1,857 males and 1,561 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 81.53% and female literacy at 61.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Jahra

Jahra 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 Jahra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jahra. The nearest railway station is Nanauta, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangoh to Jahra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Jahra is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jahra

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

Health Facilities in Jahra

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

FAQs about Jahra