Jhelam
About Jhelam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jhelam village is 043667. Jhelam village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 65.68 hectares. Jhelam has a total population of 732 peoples, out of which male population is 320 while female population is 412. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1287 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jhelam village is 63.11% out of which 72.50% males and 55.83% females are literate. There are about 158 houses in jhelam village. Pincode of jhelam village locality is 249123.
When it comes to administration, Jhelam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jhelam village comes under Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Tehri is nearest town to jhelam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 51km away.
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Population of Jhelam
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 732 | 320 | 412 |
| Literate Population | 462 | 232 | 230 |
| Illiterate Population | 270 | 88 | 182 |
Connectivity of Jhelam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jhelam
Where is Jhelam located?
Jhelam village is situated in Jakhnidhar Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jhelam?
The Gram Panchayat of Jhelam is Jelam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jhelam?
The pincode of Jhelam is 249123, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jhelam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhelam is 732, with 320 males and 412 females.
How many households are there in Jhelam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jhelam village has a total of 158 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jhelam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhelam is 63.11%. The male literacy rate is 72.50%, while the female literacy rate is 55.83%.