Jaltha - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Jaltha is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 63 km from Kotdwara and around 163 km from Pauri. Amaldu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaltha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaltha is 048290. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.34 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Jaltha

As per Census 2011, Jaltha village has a total population of 88 people, consisting of 38 males and 50 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 1,315 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 65 literate and 23 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaltha

Jaltha 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 Jaltha

Jaltha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Jaltha is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Jaltha is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaltha

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

Health Facilities in Jaltha

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

FAQs about Jaltha