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 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 Jaycot

As per Census 2011, Jaycot village has a total population of 684 people, consisting of 333 males and 351 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Jaycot