Jhala Village Overview
Jhala is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 36 km from Bhatwari tehsil headquarters and around 60 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jhala village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Jhala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhala is 040715. The village covers a geographical area of 259.22 hectares and has a pincode of 249135. Gangotri is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Location Map of Jhala
Population & Demographics of Jhala
This section provides population and demographic details of Jhala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 644 | 333 | 311 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 77 | 43 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 91 | 50 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 487 | 273 | 214 |
| Illiterate Population | 157 | 60 | 97 |
Key population details of Jhala village are given below:
- Jhala village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 644, including approximately 333 males and 311 females, with a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 91 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 20 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jhala village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.62%.
- There are around 140 households in Jhala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jhala
Transport facilities help residents of Jhala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 |
Nearby Villages of Jhala
The following villages are located close to Jhala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jhala
- Where is Jhala located?
- Jhala village is located in Bhatwari Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jhala?
- Jhala is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jhala?
- The pincode of Jhala is 249135.
- What is the population of Jhala?
- Jhala has a total population of 644, including 333 males and 311 females.
- How many households are there in Jhala?
- There are 140 households in Jhala.
- What is the literacy rate in Jhala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhala is 75.62%. Male literacy is 81.98% and female literacy is 68.81%.