Jakholi

Jakholi is a Town and Tehsil in Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Jakholi Block (CD) is 00292. The total area of Jakholi Tehsil is 504 km². Jakholi has a sex ratio of approximately 1186 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jakholi Tehsil

Jakholi Tehsil has a total of 133 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jakholi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jakholi Tehsil

The population profile of Jakholi Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Jakholi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 63,402 people. Includes nearly 28,999 males and 34,403 females. Rural population is about 63,402 people.
• There are around 9,217 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,802 boys and 4,415 girls.
• Literate population is about 41,867 people. Non-literate population is around 21,535 people.
• There are nearly 13,521 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jakholi Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jakholi Tehsil is approximately 12,821 people, including 6,339 males and 6,482 females. Around 12,821 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jakholi Tehsil is about 16 people, including 8 males and 8 females. Around 16 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 126 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 126 people per sq. km.