Jilanga

Jilanga is a village located in Balumath subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Balumath (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Marang Loiya is the gram panchayat of Jilanga village.

Here you can discover what makes Jilanga unique in its vibrant Balumath-Latehar region. You’ll see Jilanga’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 Jilanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jilanga is 367410. The village spans a total geographical area of 159.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822107. Balumath is nearest town to Jilanga village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Jilanga

Population of Jilanga

According to the 2011 Census, Jilanga has a total population of about 1,107, with approximately 580 males and 527 females. The sex ratio is around 908 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 181 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 110 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 13. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.12%, with male literacy at about 63.97% and female literacy near 41.18%. There are around 193 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jilanga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jilanga

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

Nearby Villages of Jilanga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jilanga