Jashta - Chakrata, Dehradun

Jashta is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Jasta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jashta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jashta is 044653. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.2 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Jashta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jashta

According to the 2011 Census, Jashta village had a total population of 424 people, including 228 males and 196 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.46%, with male literacy at 65.46% and female literacy at 58.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Jashta

Jashta 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 Jashta

Jashta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Jashta is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Jashta is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jashta

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

Health Facilities in Jashta

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

FAQs about Jashta