Jaycot - Gaja, Tehri Garhwal

Jaycot is a village situated in the Gaja tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 47 km from Narendra Nagar and around 47 km from New Tehri. Jaikot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaycot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaycot is 044535. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.76 hectares and falls under the 249146 pincode. Narendra Nagar is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Jaycot 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 Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jaycot

According to the 2011 Census, Jaycot village had a total population of 684 people, including 333 males and 351 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.98%, with male literacy at 89.38% and female literacy at 64.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaycot

Jaycot 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 Jaycot

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Jaycot. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narendra Nagar to Jaycot is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Jaycot is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaycot

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

Health Facilities in Jaycot

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

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