Jakh (जख) — Narayanbagar, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

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LGD code: 41658
Pincode: 246453
Population: 216
Households: 38
Literacy rate: 76.4%
Sex ratio: 1097 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 111
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km

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How Jakh compares

Literacy rate

76.4%

+5.8% vs mandal average

Jakh: 76.4%
Narayanbagar mandal: 70.6%
Chamoli district: 71.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,097

−37 vs mandal average

Jakh: 1,097
Narayanbagar mandal: 1,134

Household size

people per home

5.7

+1.2 vs mandal average

Jakh: 5.7
Narayanbagar mandal: 4.5

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

Key facts — Jakh

LGD code: 41658
Pincode: 246453
Population (Census 2011): 216
Population (projected 2026): 255
Households: 38
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1097
Literacy rate: 76.4%
Coordinates: 30.06307°N, 79.27314°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Karnprayag
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUMITRA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Narayanbagar

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 Chamoli district level

Then & Now

Jakh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

216

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

255

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

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: 216Census 2011
Households: 38Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1097 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2552026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 45

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 · Chamoli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chamoli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chamoli 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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Narayanbagar · ≈ 4.3 km

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Chamoli · ≈ 14 km

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What is the pincode of Jakh?

The pincode of Jakh, Narayanbagar mandal, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand is 246453.

In which district is Jakh located?

Jakh is a village in Narayanbagar mandal of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Jakh as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Jakh village has a population of 216 across 38 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Jakh?

The current sarpanch of Jakh gram panchayat is SUMITRA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jakh in?

Jakh falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jakh in?

Jakh falls under the Karnprayag assembly constituency (AC #6) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Jakh?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Jakh village is 76.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Jakh?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Jakh village is 1097 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jakh?

12 schemes currently match residents of Jakh, 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 Jakh from Chamoli district centre?

Jakh is approximately 14 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chamoli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Jakh?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jakh village is 41658.

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Jakh

What is the pincode of Jakh?

In which district is Jakh located?

What is the population of Jakh as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Jakh?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Jakh in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Jakh in?

What is the literacy rate in Jakh?

What is the sex ratio in Jakh?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Jakh?

How far is Jakh from Chamoli district centre?

What is the LGD code of Jakh?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Jakh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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