Jawahar Nagar - Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar
Jawahar Nagar is a village situated in the Kichha tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kichha and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Jawahar Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jawahar Nagar is 055970. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.4 hectares and falls under the 263148 pincode. Kichha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Jawahar Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kichha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jawahar Nagar
According to the 2011 Census, Jawahar Nagar village had a total population of 3,278 people, including 1,678 males and 1,600 females, living in 700 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.08%, with male literacy at 95.54% and female literacy at 86.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,278 | 1,678 | 1,600 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 431 | 221 | 210 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 167 | 78 | 89 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 2,593 | 1,392 | 1,201 |
| Illiterate Population | 685 | 286 | 399 |
Nearby Villages of Jawahar Nagar
Jawahar Nagar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Jawahar Nagar
Jawahar Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Jawahar Nagar has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kichha to Jawahar Nagar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Jawahar Nagar is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jawahar Nagar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jawahar Nagar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Jawahar Nagar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jawahar Nagar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Jawahar Nagar
Where is Jawahar Nagar located?
Jawahar Nagar village is located in Kichha Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Jawahar Nagar?
Jawahar Nagar is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Jawahar Nagar?
The pincode of Jawahar Nagar is 263148.
What is the population of Jawahar Nagar?
Jawahar Nagar had a total population of 3,278, including 1,678 males and 1,600 females.
How many households are there in Jawahar Nagar?
Jawahar Nagar had 700 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jawahar Nagar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jawahar Nagar was 91.08%. Male literacy was 95.54% and female literacy was 86.40%.