Jakar

Jakar is a village located in Azamnagar subdivision of Katihar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Azamnagar (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Katihar. As per 2009 stats, Jokar is the gram panchayat of Jakar village.

Jakar has its own place in the vibrant Katihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jakar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jakar is 225259. The village spans a total geographical area of 192.91 hectares. Katihar is nearest town to Jakar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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Population of Jakar

Below is a concise population overview of Jakar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,982 1,539 1,443
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 569 270 299
Scheduled Castes (SC) 613 307 306
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 469 260 209
Literate Population 681 451 230
Illiterate Population 2,301 1,088 1,213

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jakar village:

  • The total population of Jakar village is around 2,982, including approximately 1,539 males and 1,443 females, with a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 569 children aged 0–6 years in Jakar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jakar village has 613 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 469 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jakar village is about 22.84%, with male literacy at 29.30% and female literacy at 15.94%.
  • There are around 674 households in Jakar village.

Connectivity of Jakar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jakar. As per the 2011 stats, Jakar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Jakar

Knowing the nearby villages of Jakar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jakar.

Khangawan Asalatganj Imamnagar Hat Baraul Manharpara Haripal Bazidpur Bamhangawan Tengar Surajpokhar Pokharia

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakar

Where is Jakar located?
Jakar village is situated in Azamnagar Subdivision, within the Katihar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jakar?
The Gram Panchayat of Jakar is Jokar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Jakar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jakar is 2,982, with 1,539 males and 1,443 females.
How many households are there in Jakar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jakar village has a total of 674 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jakar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jakar is 22.84%. The male literacy rate is 29.30%, while the female literacy rate is 15.94%.