Jalke - Pasan, Korba

Jalke is a village situated in the Pasan tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 57 km from Poundi-uproda and around 110 km from Korba. Jalke village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalke is 435993. The village covers a total geographical area of 2937.29 hectares and falls under the 495448 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Jalke village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jalke

According to the 2011 Census, Jalke village had a total population of 3,370 people, including 1,683 males and 1,687 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.96%, with male literacy at 57.99% and female literacy at 39.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,950.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jalke

Jalke is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jalke

Jalke is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Jalke is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Jalke is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalke

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jalke village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jalke

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jalke village are given below:

FAQs about Jalke