Josha - Munsiari, Pithoragarh
Josha is a village situated in the Munsiari tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Munsiari and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Josha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Josha is 048967. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.6 hectares and falls under the 262554 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.
Josha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Josha
According to the 2011 Census, Josha village had a total population of 957 people, including 499 males and 458 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.92%, with male literacy at 86.17% and female literacy at 57.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 | 499 | 458 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 145 | 87 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 462 | 251 | 211 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 139 | 68 | 71 |
| Literate Population | 584 | 355 | 229 |
| Illiterate Population | 373 | 144 | 229 |
Nearby Villages of Josha
Josha 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 Josha
Public transport in the Josha is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Josha is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Josha is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Josha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Josha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Josha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Josha 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 Josha
Where is Josha located?
Josha village is located in Munsiari Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Josha?
Josha is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Josha?
The pincode of Josha is 262554.
What is the population of Josha?
Josha had a total population of 957, including 499 males and 458 females.
How many households are there in Josha?
Josha had 205 households.
What is the literacy rate in Josha?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Josha was 71.92%. Male literacy was 86.17% and female literacy was 57.25%.