Jassowala - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Jassowala is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from Vikasnagar and around 33 km from Dehradun. Jassowlala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jassowala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jassowala is 045019. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.94 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Jassowala 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 Jassowala

According to the 2011 Census, Jassowala village had a total population of 2,894 people, including 1,524 males and 1,370 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 67.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Jassowala

Jassowala 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 Jassowala

Jassowala 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 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Jassowala is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Jassowala is about 33 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 Jassowala

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

Health Facilities in Jassowala

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

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