Jakh
Jakh is a village located in Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Tehri (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Jakh village is also a gram panchayat.
Jakh has its own place in the vibrant Tehri Garhwal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Jakh
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jakh is 043949. The village spans a total geographical area of 127.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249130. Chamba is nearest town to Jakh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.
When it comes to local governance, Jakh 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 Jakh
Population of Jakh
Below is a concise population overview of Jakh as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 491 | 260 | 231 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 60 | 33 | 27 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 46 | 23 | 23 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 384 | 221 | 163 |
Illiterate Population | 107 | 39 | 68 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jakh village:
- The total population of Jakh village is around 491, including approximately 260 males and 231 females, with a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 60 children aged 0–6 years in Jakh village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Jakh village has 46 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Jakh village is about 78.21%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 70.56%.
- There are around 88 households in Jakh village.
Connectivity of Jakh
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jakh. As per the 2011 stats, Jakh had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jakh
Knowing the nearby villages of Jakh helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jakh.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jakh
- Where is Jakh located?
- Jakh village is situated in Tehri Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jakh?
- Jakh serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Jakh?
- The pincode of Jakh is 249130, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Jakh as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jakh is 491, with 260 males and 231 females.
- How many households are there in Jakh as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Jakh village has a total of 88 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Jakh as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jakh is 78.21%. The male literacy rate is 85.00%, while the female literacy rate is 70.56%.