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

As per Census 2011, Jamal village has a total population of 140 people, consisting of 72 males and 68 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 109 literate and 31 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1407268
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1010-
Scheduled Castes (SC)21129
Literate Population1096148
Illiterate Population311120

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HalduwaEast0.97 km
KandwanNorth-West1.06 km
RithurSouth-West1.15 km
SyalanaNorth-West1.21 km
SanogiSouth-East1.34 km
TimaliNorth1.77 km
JalthaNorth-West2.20 km
Khan PattiNorth-West2.24 km
Dalmil Lagga Nali ChotaWest2.33 km
UdiyaliSouth-East2.48 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Jamal

Where is Jamal located?

Jamal village is located in Kotdwara Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Jamal is Dawar.

What is the pincode of Jamal?

The pincode of Jamal is 246144.

What is the population of Jamal?

Jamal has a total population of 140, including 72 males and 68 females.

How many households are there in Jamal?

There are 35 households in Jamal.

What is the literacy rate in Jamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jamal is 77.86%. Male literacy is 84.72% and female literacy is 70.59%.