Jalkar

Block / Subdivision Kasba
District Purnia
State Bihar

About Jalkar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jalkar village is 223561. Jalkar village is located in Kasba subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Kasba (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Bochganw is the gram panchayat of Jalkar village.

The total geographical area of village is 85 hectares. Jalkar has a total population of 1,191 peoples, out of which male population is 588 while female population is 603. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jalkar village is 47.69% out of which 55.44% males and 40.13% females are literate. There are about 242 houses in jalkar village.

Kasba is nearest town to jalkar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Jalkar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,191 588 603
Literate Population 568 326 242
Illiterate Population 623 262 361

Connectivity of Jalkar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Jalkar

Frequently Asked Questions about Jalkar

Where is Jalkar located?

Jalkar village is situated in Kasba Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jalkar?

The Gram Panchayat of Jalkar is Bochganw (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Jalkar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jalkar is 1,191, with 588 males and 603 females.

How many households are there in Jalkar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jalkar village has a total of 242 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jalkar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jalkar is 47.69%. The male literacy rate is 55.44%, while the female literacy rate is 40.13%.