Jhaj (96)
Jhaj (96) is a revenue village in Garhshankar tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It had a population of 281 in 61 households (Census 2011).
281 people. 61 homes.
Garhshankar tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab.
Jhaj (96) today
- Apple₹11,000Mukerian APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Banana₹3,000Garh Shankar APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,800Garh Shankar APMC · 24 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Jhaj (96) is a village in Garhshankar tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. At the 2011 Census it had 281 people in 61 households, with a literacy rate of 85.2%. It is administered by the Jhajj gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 146112.
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Gram panchayat
Jhaj (96) is in the Jhajj gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Jhaj (96) compares
By population, Jhaj (96) is #259 of 296 inhabited villages in Garhshankar tehsil.
| — | Jhaj (96) | Garhshankar tehsil | Hoshiarpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 85.2% | 81.7% | 83.7% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 899 | 970 | 973 |
| People per household | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 146112
- Ajnoha (52) · Garhshankar
- Kukran (279) · Garhshankar
- Kukar Majara (248) · Garhshankar
- Langeri (102) · Garhshankar
- Kot (480) · Garhshankar
- Baghaura (66) · Garhshankar
- Chandsu Jattan (104) · Garhshankar
- Laksihan (76) · Garhshankar
- Kokowal (476) · Garhshankar
All villages with PIN 146112 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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News near Jhaj (96)
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Hoshiarpur district
- Orders Regarding time table for Diwali, Guru Purb and Christmas Cracker celebration.
District Administration, Hoshiarpur · 7 Oct 2026
- Public Notice Regarding Issue of Temporary license for Selling retail Crackers on the occasion of Diwali in District Hoshiarpur.
District Administration, Hoshiarpur · 7 Oct 2026
- Local Complaint Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment Workplace Act of 2013
District Administration, Hoshiarpur · 28 Sept 2026
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Government jobs near Jhaj (96)
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Essential services & places near Jhaj (96)
Jhaj (96) isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Garhshankar tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices680 in Hoshiarpur district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUND FLOOR, KHASRA NO. 368-3-1, 369-1 GARHSHANKAR-CHANDIGARH ROAD, NEAR LIC OFFICE, GARHSHANKAR 144 527, DIST. HOSHIARPUR, PUNJAB
Bank · No map location — listed by district
KANTA COMPLEXANANDPUR SAHIB ROAD
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NEAR CIVIL COURTGARHSHANKAR
Bank · No map location — listed by district
VPO TUTO MAZARAGARHSHANKAR
Post office
Hospitals & clinics530 in Hoshiarpur district
Clinic
Mahilpur
Clinic
Garhshankar
Clinic
Possi
Clinic
Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Clinic
Garhshankar
Clinic
Hoshiarpur
Schools & anganwadis17 in Hoshiarpur district
Colleges & universities9 in Hoshiarpur district
Police & fire stations3 in Hoshiarpur district
Government offices11 in Hoshiarpur district
Temples4 in Hoshiarpur district
Mosques1 in Hoshiarpur district
Other places of worship20 in Hoshiarpur district
Gurudwara
Kalewal To Khabra
Transport48 in Hoshiarpur district
- Garhshankar
Bus station
- Garhshankar
Railway station
- Jaijon Doaba
Railway station
- Mahngarwal Doaba
Railway station
- Saila Khurd
Railway station
- Satnaur Badesron
Railway station
Agriculture services1 in Hoshiarpur district
Community places11 in Hoshiarpur district
- KARAN SAHOTA
Park
- kids play park
Park
Bahowal Suna Maili Road, Garhshankar,, Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar
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Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, assembly by-election results, November 2024 (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Questions about Jhaj (96)
- Where is Jhaj (96) located?
- Jhaj (96) is a village in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
- Which district is Jhaj (96) in?
- Jhaj (96) is in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab.
- Which gram panchayat does Jhaj (96) belong to?
- Jhaj (96) comes under the Jhajj gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Jhaj (96)?
- The pincode of Jhaj (96), Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur is 146112.
- What is the population of Jhaj (96)?
- As per the 2011 Census, Jhaj (96) had a population of 281 (148 males and 133 females).
- How many households are there in Jhaj (96)?
- Jhaj (96) had 61 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Jhaj (96)?
- The literacy rate of Jhaj (96) was 85.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Jhaj (96)?
- Jhaj (96) had 899 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jhaj (96) in?
- Jhaj (96) is in the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Jhaj (96)?
- Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal (Aam Aadmi Party) won the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Jhaj (96), in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Jhaj (96) in?
- Jhaj (96) is in the Chabbewal assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Jhaj (96)?
- Dr. Ishank Kumar (Aam Aadmi Party) won the Chabbewal assembly seat, which includes Jhaj (96), in 2024.
- What is the LGD code of Jhaj (96)?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jhaj (96) is 31804 and its Census 2011 village code is 31804.
- Which villages are near Jhaj (96)?
- Other villages in Garhshankar tehsil include Abhowal (350), Achalpur (489), Achharwal (74), Aima Jattan (114), Aima Muglan (119).
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Garhshankar tehsil
- Saila Khurd (285)
- Binewal (477)
- Possi (116)
- Bham (12)
- Binjon (107)
- Jandoli (324)
- Kot Fatuhi (89)
- Bora (258)
- Mansowal (484)
- Moranwali (118)
- Bhadiar (479)
- Nadalon (53)
- Paddi Sura Singh (277)
- Samundra (160)
- Panjaur (54)
- Bachhohi (331)
- Ajnoha (52)
- Barian Kalan (38)
- Dhada (105)
- Bhawanipur (488)
- Maili (333)
- Mehindwani (478)
- Bilron (351)
- Panam (149)
- Mugowal (297)
- Dagam (133)
- Todarpur Urf Theh Pachrali(1)
- Mazara Dingrian (111)
- Tuto Mazara (103)
- Dihana (7)
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | Garh Shankar APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Apple · Apple | Tanda Urmur APMC | 8,000 | 9,000 | 8,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Apple · Apple | Mukerian APMC | 10,000 | 12,000 | 11,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Medium | Mukerian APMC | 2,500 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Banana | GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Banana · Medium | Garh Shankar APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Garh Shankar APMC | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tanda Urmur APMC | 3,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →