Jalanga Village Overview
Jalanga is a village in Karra tehsil of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It lies about 15 km from Karra tehsil headquarters and around 35 km from Khunti district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Govindpur is the Gram Panchayat for Jalanga village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jalanga village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalanga is 374741. The village covers a geographical area of 470.58 hectares. Karra is the nearest town.
Location Map of Jalanga
Population & Demographics of Jalanga
This section provides population and demographic details of Jalanga village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,114 | 550 | 564 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 160 | 76 | 84 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 91 | 42 | 49 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 791 | 385 | 406 |
| Literate Population | 734 | 407 | 327 |
| Illiterate Population | 380 | 143 | 237 |
Key population details of Jalanga village are given below:
- Jalanga village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,114, including approximately 550 males and 564 females, with a sex ratio of 1025 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 91 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 791 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jalanga village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.89%.
- There are around 215 households in Jalanga village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jalanga
Transport facilities help residents of Jalanga village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jalanga
The following villages are located close to Jalanga and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jalanga
- Where is Jalanga located?
- Jalanga village is located in Karra Subdivision, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jalanga?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jalanga is Govindpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Jalanga?
- Jalanga has a total population of 1,114, including 550 males and 564 females.
- How many households are there in Jalanga?
- There are 215 households in Jalanga.
- What is the literacy rate in Jalanga?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalanga is 65.89%. Male literacy is 74.00% and female literacy is 57.98%.