Jokari

Jokari is a village located in Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kunkuri (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Jokary is the gram panchayat of Jokari village.

Here you can discover what makes Jokari unique in its vibrant Kunkuri-Jashpur region. You’ll see Jokari’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jokari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jokari is 434049. The village spans a total geographical area of 726.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496334. Jashpur Nagar is nearest town to Jokari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jokari village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kunkuri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jokari

Population of Jokari

According to the 2011 Census, Jokari has a total population of about 1,457, with approximately 727 males and 730 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 202 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 124 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 458. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.19%, with male literacy at about 69.19% and female literacy near 51.23%. There are around 329 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jokari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jokari

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

Nearby Villages of Jokari

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jokari