Jalana

Jalana is a village located in Arki tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 53km away from district headquarter Arki. Arki is the sub-district headquarter of Jalana village. As per 2009 stats, Rohanj Jalana is the gram panchayat of Jalana village.

Here you can discover what makes Jalana unique in its vibrant Arki-Solan 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 020214. The village spans a total geographical area of 309 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173208. Arki is nearest town to Jalana village for all major economic activities.

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 Arki Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla 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 649, with approximately 325 males and 324 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 327 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 75.19%, with male literacy at about 82.46% and female literacy near 67.90%. There are around 123 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.

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