Jhald - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Jhald is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 72 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Jald serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhald village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhald is 043196. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.79 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jhald village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhald

According to the 2011 Census, Jhald village had a total population of 365 people, including 173 males and 192 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.21%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 52.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhald

Jhald is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhald

Jhald is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Jhald is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Jhald is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhald

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhald village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhald

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhald village are given below:

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