Jhajra - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Jhajra is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Vikasnagar and around 13 km from Dehradun. Jhajra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhajra is 045083. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.63 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Dehradun is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jhajra

According to the 2011 Census, Jhajra village had a total population of 2,648 people, including 1,428 males and 1,220 females, living in 584 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.06%, with male literacy at 93.04% and female literacy at 79.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 840, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhajra

Jhajra 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 Jhajra

Jhajra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehradun to Jhajra is about 13 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 Jhajra

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

Health Facilities in Jhajra

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

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