Jagethi - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Jagethi is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Jakhnidhar and around 56 km from New Tehri. Genwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jagethi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jagethi is 043645. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.98 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Jagethi

According to the 2011 Census, Jagethi village had a total population of 139 people, including 56 males and 83 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,482 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.36%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 69.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Jagethi

Jagethi 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 Jagethi

Jagethi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Jagethi is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Jagethi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jagethi

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

Health Facilities in Jagethi

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

FAQs about Jagethi