Jutogh

Jutogh
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Jutogh Location of Jutogh in Himachal Pradesh and India
Coordinates	31°06′N 77°07′E
Country	India
State	Himachal Pradesh
District(s)	Shimla
Population	2,417 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 1,729 metres (5,673 ft)

Jutogh is a cantonment town in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Pritpal Singh (Raju) & Sachin Puri (International Pastry Chef) were born in Jutogh Cantt. Jutogh cantonment was established in the year 1843 Cantonment Board, Jutogh is a statutory body constituted under the Cantonments Act, 2006. The emergence of the Cantonment Board as a municipal body in cantonments was basically in response to the need for maintenance of proper sanitation, health and hygiene in these areas. The scope of the Cantonment Board functions extends to the entire gamut of municipal administration. In addition to provide basic amenities, Cantonment Board , Jutogh also manages public welfare institutions and facilities to the residents of the cantonment area.

Geography

Jutogh is located at 31.1°N 77.12°E / 31.1; 77.12. It has an average elevation of 1729 metres (5673 feet), Total Green Area 112.62 Acres,One Public Garden known as Cantt. Board Public Garden

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Jutogh had a population of 2417. Males constitute 68% of the population and females 32%. Jutogh has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 75%. In Jutogh, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

View of sunset in Junogh