Jhelam

Jhelam is a village located in Jakhnidhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Jakhnidhar (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Jelam is the gram panchayat of Jhelam village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhelam is 043667. The village spans a total geographical area of 65.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249123. Tehri is nearest town to Jhelam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 51km away.

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

Google Map of Jhelam

Population of Jhelam

According to the 2011 Census, Jhelam has a total population of about 732, with approximately 320 males and 412 females. The sex ratio is around 1287 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 184 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 63.11%, with male literacy at about 72.50% and female literacy near 55.83%. There are around 158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhelam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhelam

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

Nearby Villages of Jhelam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhelam