Jhanau

Jhanau is a village located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Jhanaoun is the gram panchayat of Jhanau village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhanau unique in its vibrant Devprayag-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Jhanau’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 Jhanau

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhanau is 043193. The village spans a total geographical area of 140.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249122. Devprayag is nearest town to Jhanau village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhanau 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 Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jhanau

Population of Jhanau

According to the 2011 Census, Jhanau has a total population of about 410, with approximately 198 males and 212 females. The sex ratio is around 1070 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 12 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 63.90%, with male literacy at about 77.78% and female literacy near 50.94%. There are around 103 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhanau's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhanau

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

Nearby Villages of Jhanau

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhanau