Jakhani - Gangolihat, Pithoragarh
Jakhani is a village situated in the Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangolihat and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Aagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhani is 049959. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.91 hectares and falls under the 262522 pincode. Pithoragarh is the nearest town, located about 97 km away.
Jakhani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Jakhani
Jakhani is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jakhani
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jakhani.
| 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 Pithoragarh to Jakhani is about 97 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jakhani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jakhani 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 Jakhani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jakhani 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 Jakhani
Where is Jakhani located?
Jakhani village is located in Gangolihat Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jakhani?
The Gram Panchayat of Jakhani is Aagar.
What is the pincode of Jakhani?
The pincode of Jakhani is 262522.