Jokat

Jokat is a village located in Chauparan subdivision of Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Chauparan (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Hazaribagh. As per 2009 stats, Karma is the gram panchayat of Jokat village.

Here you can discover what makes Jokat unique in its vibrant Chauparan-Hazaribagh region. You’ll see Jokat’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 Jokat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jokat is 367658. The village spans a total geographical area of 119.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825606. Chauparan is nearest town to Jokat village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Jokat

Population of Jokat

According to the 2011 Census, Jokat has a total population of about 1,362, with approximately 715 males and 647 females. The sex ratio is around 904 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 251 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 259 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.36%, with male literacy at about 63.22% and female literacy near 46.68%. There are around 248 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jokat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jokat

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

Nearby Villages of Jokat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jokat