Jakher

Block / Tehsil Devprayag
District Tehri Garhwal
State Uttarakhand

About Jakher

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jakher village is 043109. Jakher village is located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 82km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Mahar is the gram panchayat of Jakher village.

The total geographical area of village is 33.5 hectares. Jakher has a total population of 30 peoples, out of which male population is 16 while female population is 14. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 875 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jakher village is 53.33% out of which 68.75% males and 35.71% females are literate. There are about 8 houses in jakher village. Pincode of jakher village locality is 249300.

When it comes to administration, Jakher village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jakher village comes under Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency & Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Devprayag is nearest town to jakher village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Jakher

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 30 16 14
Literate Population 16 11 5
Illiterate Population 14 5 9

Connectivity of Jakher

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jakher

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakher

Where is Jakher located?

Jakher village is situated in Devprayag Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jakher?

The Gram Panchayat of Jakher is Mahar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Jakher?

The pincode of Jakher is 249300, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Jakher as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jakher is 30, with 16 males and 14 females.

How many households are there in Jakher as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jakher village has a total of 8 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jakher as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jakher is 53.33%. The male literacy rate is 68.75%, while the female literacy rate is 35.71%.