Jhabara - Rikhanikhal, Pauri Garhwal
Jhabara is a village situated in the Rikhanikhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 74 km from Lansdowne and around 200 km from Pauri. Darkhasti Khal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhabara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhabara is 047651. The village covers a total geographical area of 3.3 hectares and falls under the 246179 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.
Jhabara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lansdowne Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Jhabara
Jhabara 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Badiyargaon Talla | North-West | 0.80 km |
| Rajbow Talla | South | 1.12 km |
| Patolgaon | North-East | 1.17 km |
| Chariyani Lagga Dabrara | North | 1.63 km |
| Kotariwalli | West | 1.84 km |
| Basudev Gadun | South | 1.88 km |
| Badiaargaon Malla | North-West | 2.00 km |
| Barkhet Malla | West | 2.23 km |
| Malargaon | North-West | 2.43 km |
| Rajbou Malla | South-West | 2.48 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Jhabara
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jhabara. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Jhabara is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Jhabara is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jhabara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhabara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Jhabara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhabara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Jhabara
Where is Jhabara located?
Jhabara village is located in Rikhanikhal Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jhabara?
The Gram Panchayat of Jhabara is Darkhasti Khal.
What is the pincode of Jhabara?
The pincode of Jhabara is 246179.