Jwal

Jwal is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 89km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Kheti Gaon is the gram panchayat of Jwal village.

Here you can discover what makes Jwal unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Jwal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jwal is 049948. The village spans a total geographical area of 64.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262522. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Jwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 89km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jwal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jwal

Population of Jwal

According to the 2011 Census, Jwal has a total population of about 206, with approximately 84 males and 122 females. The sex ratio is around 1452 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 17 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.33%, with male literacy at about 89.29% and female literacy near 60.66%. There are around 47 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jwal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jwal. As per the 2011 stats, Jwal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jwal

Knowing the nearby villages of Jwal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jwal.

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