Jalka

Jalka is a village located in Sisai subdivision of Gumla district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 48km away from sub-district headquarter Sisai (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Gumla. As per 2009 stats, Shivnathpur is the gram panchayat of Jalka village.

Here you can discover what makes Jalka unique in its vibrant Sisai-Gumla region. You’ll see Jalka’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 Jalka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jalka is 375654. The village spans a total geographical area of 440 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835224. Sisai is nearest town to Jalka village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Jalka

Population of Jalka

According to the 2011 Census, Jalka has a total population of about 1,388, with approximately 712 males and 676 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 254 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 1,355. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.15%, with male literacy at about 50.98% and female literacy near 32.84%. There are around 183 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jalka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jalka

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

Nearby Villages of Jalka

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

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