Jakhari - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Jakhari is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Jakhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhari is 040568. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.51 hectares and falls under the 249151 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Jakhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Jakhari

As per Census 2011, Jakhari village has a total population of 310 people, consisting of 157 males and 153 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 218 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 310 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jakhari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Jakhari

Jakhari 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 Jakhari

Jakhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Jakhari is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jakhari

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

Health Facilities in Jakhari

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

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