Jyula - Someshwar, Almora
Jyula is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Juyla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jyula village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jyula is 053376. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.4 hectares and falls under the 263637 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Jyula 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jyula
According to the 2011 Census, Jyula village had a total population of 313 people, including 138 males and 175 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,268 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.61%, with male literacy at 96.64% and female literacy at 62.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 313 | 138 | 175 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 45 | 19 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 191 | 91 | 100 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 208 | 115 | 93 |
| Illiterate Population | 105 | 23 | 82 |
Nearby Villages of Jyula
Jyula 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 Jyula
Jyula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Jyula is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jyula
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jyula village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Jyula
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jyula 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 Jyula
Where is Jyula located?
Jyula village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Jyula?
The Gram Panchayat of Jyula is Juyla.
What is the pincode of Jyula?
The pincode of Jyula is 263637.
What is the population of Jyula?
Jyula had a total population of 313, including 138 males and 175 females.
How many households are there in Jyula?
Jyula had 73 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jyula?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jyula was 77.61%. Male literacy was 96.64% and female literacy was 62.42%.