Jakholi - Ranikhet, Almora

Jakholi is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Chalseeya Padoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakholi is 052399. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.61 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Jakholi 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 Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jakholi

According to the 2011 Census, Jakholi village had a total population of 70 people, including 35 males and 35 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.97%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 65.63%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jakholi

Jakholi 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 Jakholi

Jakholi 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 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Jakholi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jakholi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakholi

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

Health Facilities in Jakholi

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

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