Jokbahala

Jokbahala 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 57km away from district headquarter Jashpur Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Jokbahla is the gram panchayat of Jokbahala village.

Here you can discover what makes Jokbahala unique in its vibrant Kunkuri-Jashpur region. You’ll see Jokbahala’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 Jokbahala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jokbahala is 433985. The village spans a total geographical area of 437.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496225. Jashpur Nagar is nearest town to Jokbahala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 57km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jokbahala 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 Jokbahala

Population of Jokbahala

According to the 2011 Census, Jokbahala has a total population of about 801, with approximately 366 males and 435 females. The sex ratio is around 1188 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 705. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.90%, with male literacy at about 84.70% and female literacy near 77.70%. There are around 145 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jokbahala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jokbahala

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

Nearby Villages of Jokbahala

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

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