Jakholi - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Jakholi is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 68 km from Narendra Nagar and around 68 km from New Tehri. Jakholi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakholi is 044563. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.56 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Rishikesh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Jakholi

As per Census 2011, Jakholi village has a total population of 621 people, consisting of 296 males and 325 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jakholi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jakholi

Jakholi 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 Jakholi

Public transport in the Jakholi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rishikesh to Jakholi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Jakholi is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakholi

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

Health Facilities in Jakholi

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

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