Jakh - Jainti, Almora
Jakh is a village situated in the Jainti tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jainti and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bach Kande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakh is 053453. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.72 hectares and falls under the 263625 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 55 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 Jageshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Jakh
Jakh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jakh
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jakh.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Jakh is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Jakh
Where is Jakh located?
Jakh village is located in Jainti Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jakh?
The Gram Panchayat of Jakh is Bach Kande.
What is the pincode of Jakh?
The pincode of Jakh is 263625.