Jhankat

Jhankat is a village located in Sitarganj tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Sitarganj (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Pachpeda is the gram panchayat of Jhankat village.

Jhankat has its own place in the vibrant Udham Singh Nagar 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 Jhankat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhankat is 056178. The village spans a total geographical area of 135 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262405. Sitarganj is nearest town to Jhankat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jhankat 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 Nanak matta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Jhankat

Below is a concise population overview of Jhankat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 615 321 294
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 65 32 33
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 468 239 229
Literate Population 448 253 195
Illiterate Population 167 68 99

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jhankat village:

  • The total population of Jhankat village is around 615, including approximately 321 males and 294 females, with a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 65 children aged 0–6 years in Jhankat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jhankat village has 468 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jhankat village is about 72.85%, with male literacy at 78.82% and female literacy at 66.33%.
  • There are around 124 households in Jhankat village.

Connectivity of Jhankat

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jhankat

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

Audala Dohari Bereya Dhum Khera Kaundha Khera Islam Nagar Bidaura Dohra Bidauri Pachpera Behi

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhankat

Where is Jhankat located?
Jhankat village is situated in Sitarganj Tehsil, within the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jhankat?
The Gram Panchayat of Jhankat is Pachpeda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jhankat?
The pincode of Jhankat is 262405, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jhankat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jhankat is 615, with 321 males and 294 females.
How many households are there in Jhankat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jhankat village has a total of 124 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jhankat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jhankat is 72.85%. The male literacy rate is 78.82%, while the female literacy rate is 66.33%.