Jalang

Jalang is a village located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 64km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Thandi is the gram panchayat of Jalang village.

Here you can discover what makes Jalang unique in its vibrant Dunda-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Jalang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jalang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jalang is 040575. The village spans a total geographical area of 102.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249165. Uttarkashi is nearest town to Jalang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jalang 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 Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jalang

Population of Jalang

According to the 2011 Census, Jalang has a total population of about 201, with approximately 93 males and 108 females. The sex ratio is around 1161 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 48 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.69%, with male literacy at about 74.19% and female literacy near 50.93%. There are around 36 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jalang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jalang

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

Nearby Villages of Jalang

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jalang