Jakhmala - Pokhari, Chamoli

Jakhmala is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Pati Jakhmala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhmala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhmala is 041138. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.33 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Jakhmala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jakhmala

As per Census 2011, Jakhmala village has a total population of 247 people, consisting of 118 males and 129 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 178 literate and 69 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jakhmala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jakhmala

Jakhmala 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 Jakhmala

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Jakhmala. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Jakhmala is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Jakhmala is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakhmala

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

Health Facilities in Jakhmala

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

FAQs about Jakhmala