Jaman Khata - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Jaman Khata is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from Vikasnagar and around 38 km from Dehradun. Jaman Khata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaman Khata is 044987. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.83 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Jaman Khata

According to the 2011 Census, Jaman Khata village had a total population of 4,158 people, including 2,148 males and 2,010 females, living in 815 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.99%, with male literacy at 88.01% and female literacy at 73.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 630, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaman Khata

Jaman Khata 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 Jaman Khata

Jaman Khata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Jaman Khata is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Jaman Khata is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaman Khata

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

Health Facilities in Jaman Khata

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

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