Jalka

Block / Subdivision Sisai
District Gumla
State Jharkhand

About Jalka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jalka village is 375654. Jalka village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 440 hectares. Jalka has a total population of 1,388 peoples, out of which male population is 712 while female population is 676. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jalka village is 42.15% out of which 50.98% males and 32.84% females are literate. There are about 183 houses in jalka village. Pincode of jalka village locality is 835224.

When it comes to administration, Jalka village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jalka village comes under Sisai Vidhan Sabha constituency & Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency. Sisai is nearest town to jalka village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Jalka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,388 712 676
Literate Population 585 363 222
Illiterate Population 803 349 454

Connectivity of Jalka

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jalka

Frequently Asked Questions about Jalka

Where is Jalka located?

Jalka village is situated in Sisai Subdivision, within the Gumla district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jalka?

The Gram Panchayat of Jalka is Shivnathpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Jalka?

The pincode of Jalka is 835224, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Jalka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jalka is 1,388, with 712 males and 676 females.

How many households are there in Jalka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Jalka village has a total of 183 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jalka as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jalka is 42.15%. The male literacy rate is 50.98%, while the female literacy rate is 32.84%.