Jestwari Village Overview
Jestwari is a village in Chiniyalisaur tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 30 km from Chiniyalisaur tehsil headquarters and around 58 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jestwari village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Jestwari 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 Jestwari is 040635. The village covers a geographical area of 289.27 hectares and has a pincode of 249152. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.
Location Map of Jestwari
Population & Demographics of Jestwari
This section provides population and demographic details of Jestwari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,175 | 587 | 588 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 204 | 103 | 101 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 399 | 199 | 200 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 696 | 428 | 268 |
| Illiterate Population | 479 | 159 | 320 |
Key population details of Jestwari village are given below:
- Jestwari village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,175, including approximately 587 males and 588 females, with a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 399 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Jestwari village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.23%.
- There are around 205 households in Jestwari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jestwari
Transport facilities help residents of Jestwari 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 Jestwari
The following villages are located close to Jestwari 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 Jestwari
- Where is Jestwari located?
- Jestwari village is located in Chiniyalisaur Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jestwari?
- Jestwari is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jestwari?
- The pincode of Jestwari is 249152.
- What is the population of Jestwari?
- Jestwari has a total population of 1,175, including 587 males and 588 females.
- How many households are there in Jestwari?
- There are 205 households in Jestwari.
- What is the literacy rate in Jestwari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jestwari is 59.23%. Male literacy is 72.91% and female literacy is 45.58%.