As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Jakhal mandi had a population of 6890.

It is connected directly to national capital Delhi and provides connectivity to important towns of Punjab & Haryana like Ludhiana, Bhatinda & Sirsa.

As the name suggests - word "Mandi", which is attached with the name of town, means "Market".

This town hosts a locally significant market for agricultural produce.

Having direct rail connections with major economically important locations like Ludhiana, Bhatinda, Rohtak and Delhi, makes this market an important one in the region.