Jamal - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Jamal is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 74 km from Kotdwara and around 174 km from Pauri. Dawar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamal is 048298. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.15 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Jamal 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 Jamal

According to the 2011 Census, Jamal village had a total population of 140 people, including 72 males and 68 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.85%, with male literacy at 98.39% and female literacy at 70.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamal

Jamal 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 Jamal

Jamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Jamal is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Jamal is about 174 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamal

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

Health Facilities in Jamal

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

FAQs about Jamal