Jhimangaon - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Jhimangaon is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Barkot and around 132 km from Uttarkashi. Darogi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhimangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhimangaon is 040449. The village covers a total geographical area of 8.66 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jhimangaon 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 Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhimangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jhimangaon village had a total population of 6 people, including 3 males and 3 females, living in 3 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.33%, with male literacy at 66.67%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhimangaon

Jhimangaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhimangaon

Public transport in the Jhimangaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Jhimangaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Jhimangaon is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhimangaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhimangaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhimangaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhimangaon village are given below:

FAQs about Jhimangaon