Jalana

Jalana is a village located in Danta taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Danta (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Barvas is the gram panchayat of Jalana village.

Here you can discover what makes Jalana unique in its vibrant Danta-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Jalana’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 Jalana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jalana is 507910. The village spans a total geographical area of 197.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385120. Ambaji is nearest town to Jalana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jalana 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 Danta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Gadhada Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jalana

Population of Jalana

According to the 2011 Census, Jalana has a total population of about 1,137, with approximately 586 males and 551 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 249 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 1,133. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.58%, with male literacy at about 63.82% and female literacy near 52.99%. There are around 181 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jalana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jalana

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

Nearby Villages of Jalana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jalana