Jakhani village, Kanda tehsil | Pincode 263640

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

harish chandra singh mehta

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LGD code: 50693
Pincode: 263640
Post office: Kameridevi
Population: 403
Households: 100
Literacy rate: 62%
Sex ratio: 1190 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 188
Distance to district centre: 126 km
Distance to mandal centre: 133 km
Distance to Dehradun: 34 km
Distance to Delhi: 205 km
Nearest railway station: Rishikesh · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Arora's Clinic · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Jakhani compares

By population, Jakhani ranks #15 of 180 villages in Kanda mandal.

Literacy rate

62.0%

−6.4% vs mandal average

Jakhani: 62.0%
Kanda mandal: 68.4%
Bageshwar district: 69.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,190

+63 vs mandal average

Jakhani: 1,190
Kanda mandal: 1,127

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.1 vs mandal average

Jakhani: 4.0
Kanda mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Jakhani at a glance

Jakhani is a village of 403 people in 100 households (Census 2011) in Kanda tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, the 15th-largest of 180 villages in Kanda tehsil. Literacy is 62%, 6 points below the tehsil average of 68% and the sex ratio is 1,190 women per 1,000 men. It lies 126 km from the Bageshwar district centre, 27 km from Harsoli, the nearest town, 9 km from Rishikesh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263640, served by Kameridevi post office; the LGD village code is 50693. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Arora's Clinic, 5 km away. The sarpanch is harish chandra singh mehta , and the village votes in Bageshwar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandan Ram Dass. The population is estimated at 475 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Jakhani · this village	403	62%	—
Jakhani · Pithoragarh	—	—	0 km N
Jakhani · Jakholi*	305	69%	0 km N
Jakhani · Pauri	53	64%	0 km N
Jakhani · Gangolihat	0	—	0 km N
Kandar · Srinagar	108	82%	0.5 km NE
Kandar · Chakrata	265	40%	0.5 km NE

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Key facts — Jakhani

LGD code: 50693
Pincode: 263640
Post office: Kameridevi
Population (Census 2011): 403
Population (projected 2026): 475
Households: 100
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1190
Literacy rate: 62.0%
Coordinates: 30.16989°N, 78.34128°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bageshwar
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandan Ram Dass
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: harish chandra singh mehta
Block / Mandal: Kanda

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bageshwar district level

Then & Now

Jakhani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

403

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

475

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

100

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

118

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 403Census 2011
Households: 100Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1190 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4752026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1182026 projection
Active job cards: 28,800MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 13,644MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 940NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 88.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 27.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bageshwar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bageshwar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bageshwar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Jakhani

Mandal centre

Kanda · ≈ 133 km

≈ 4 h 33 min by car · 5 h 24 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bageshwar · ≈ 126 km

≈ 4 h 19 min by car · 5 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,246 people

Harsoli · ≈ 27 km

≈ 56 min by car · 1 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun34 kmcapital
Delhi205 km
Kolkata1307 km
Mumbai1351 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRishikesh9 km
Bus stopJeep stop8 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Arora's Clinic5 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India5 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil5 km
CollegeDrona's College31 km
Police stationPolice station5 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Jakhani

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Kujapuri ShrineTemple2.6 km ↗
🛕Osho Ganga DhamTemple4.4 km ↗
🛕Gujarati TempleTemple4.4 km ↗
🛕GhatTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Trayambakeshwar TempleTemple4.9 km ↗
🛕Moksha Asram MandirTemple4.9 km ↗
🛕Sri Sitaramdham templeTemple4.9 km ↗
🛕Shiva StatueTemple5.0 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Jakhani

10 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Ayuskama Ayur Yoga SchoolSchool3.4 km ↗
🏫Rishikesh Yog NirvanaSchool4.5 km ↗
🏫Maa Yoga AshramSchool4.5 km ↗
🏫rishikesh yoga teacher training centerSchool4.6 km ↗
🏫Yoga EssenceSchool4.6 km ↗
🏫vinyasa yogashala schoolSchool4.6 km ↗
🏫AYM Yoga SchoolSchool4.6 km ↗
🏫Guru Yog PeethSchool4.7 km ↗
🏫Vinyasa YogashalaSchool4.7 km ↗
🏫Yoga essence ashramSchool4.7 km ↗

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

Reported by The Times of India.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy

Reported by The News Mill.

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News from Bageshwar & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand school's dramatic anti-phone skit leaves students sobbing in fear
India Todayyesterday
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
The Times of India3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
Livemint3 days ago
Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in Chhachhani dance during visit to Bamni village | Hindustan Times
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Quick answers

People often ask about Jakhani

What is the pincode of Jakhani?

The pincode of Jakhani, Kanda tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand is 263640. The post office is Kameridevi.

Which post office delivers to Jakhani?

Mail for Jakhani is delivered through Kameridevi post office, pincode 263640, in Kanda tehsil, Bageshwar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Jakhani located?

Jakhani is a village in Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Jakhani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jakhani village has a population of 403 across 100 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jakhani?

The current sarpanch of Jakhani gram panchayat is harish chandra singh mehta .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jakhani in?

Jakhani falls under the Almora Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jakhani in?

Jakhani falls under the Bageshwar assembly constituency (AC #47) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Jakhani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jakhani village is 62.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Jakhani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jakhani village is 1190 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jakhani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jakhani, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Jakhani from Bageshwar district centre?

Jakhani is approximately 126 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bageshwar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Jakhani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jakhani village is 50693.

Which is the nearest town to Jakhani?

Harsoli (population 11,246, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 27 km from Jakhani in a straight line.

How big is Jakhani compared to other villages in Kanda tehsil?

Jakhani ranks 15 of 180 villages in Kanda tehsil by Census 2011 population (403 residents).

How far is Jakhani from Dehradun?

Jakhani is about 34 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 44 km.

How far is Jakhani from Delhi?

Jakhani is about 205 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 266 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Jakhani?

Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Jakhani, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Jakhani?

Jeep stop is the nearest bus stop to Jakhani, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Jakhani?

Dr. Arora's Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Jakhani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Jakhani?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Jakhani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Jakhani?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Jakhani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MLA of Jakhani?

Jakhani falls under Bageshwar assembly constituency (AC 47). The sitting MLA is Chandan Ram Dass (BJP).

Who is the MP for Jakhani?

Jakhani is in Almora Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ajay Tamta (Ajay Tamta).

Which schools and colleges are near Jakhani?

Within 5 km of Jakhani: Ayuskama Ayur Yoga School (3.4 km), Rishikesh Yog Nirvana (4.5 km), Maa Yoga Ashram (4.5 km), rishikesh yoga teacher training center (4.6 km) and 6 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Jakhani in 2026?

Jakhani is estimated at 475 people in 2026, up about 18% from 403 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Jakhani in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Jakhani in Bageshwar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Jakhani?

harish chandra singh mehta is the sarpanch of Jakhani gram panchayat, Kanda tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Kanda tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)