Jakh - Bagwalipokhar, Almora

Jakh is a village situated in the Bagwalipokhar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Dwarahat and around 65 km from Almora. Jakh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakh is 052666. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.51 hectares and falls under the 263621 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jakh 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 Dwarahat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jakh

According to the 2011 Census, Jakh village had a total population of 343 people, including 148 males and 195 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,318 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.18%, with male literacy at 87.93% and female literacy at 56.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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 Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Jakh is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jakh 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 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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