Jineth - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Jineth is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Zineth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jineth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jineth is 040556. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.17 hectares and falls under the 249152 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jineth 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 Jineth

According to the 2011 Census, Jineth village had a total population of 345 people, including 161 males and 184 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.51%, with male literacy at 88.65% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Jineth

Jineth 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 Jineth

Jineth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Jineth is about 40 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 Jineth

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

Health Facilities in Jineth

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

FAQs about Jineth