Josar

Josar is a village located in Thanesar tehsil of Kurukshetra district in Haryana, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Thanesar (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Kurukshetra. As per 2009 stats, Jyotisar is the gram panchayat of Josar village.

Here you can discover what makes Josar unique in its vibrant Thanesar-Kurukshetra region. You’ll see Josar’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 Josar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Josar is 058511. The village spans a total geographical area of 1134 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 132119. Thanesar is nearest town to Josar village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Josar

Population of Josar

According to the 2011 Census, Josar has a total population of about 6,485, with approximately 3,364 males and 3,121 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 953 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,367 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.36%, with male literacy at about 68.88% and female literacy near 53.25%. There are around 1,219 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Josar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Josar

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

Nearby Villages of Josar

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

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