Jalokunri - Maheshpur, Pakur

Jalokunri is a village situated in the Maheshpur subdivision of Pakur district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshpur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Pakur. Candalmara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalokunri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalokunri is 360536. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 816106 pincode.

Jalokunri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Nearby Villages of Jalokunri

Jalokunri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaharpurNorth-West0.82 km
LitibariEast1.22 km
SahariSouth1.28 km
DumariaNorth-West1.83 km
BaliadangaSouth-West2.10 km
KalidahSouth2.22 km
Bhelai BaramasiaEast2.36 km
KhusaldaraSouth2.49 km
PariardahaWest2.64 km
BanskandriNorth2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jalokunri

Jalokunri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pakur to Jalokunri is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalokunri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jalokunri village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Jalokunri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jalokunri village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Jalokunri

Where is Jalokunri located?

Jalokunri village is located in Maheshpur Subdivision, Pakur district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jalokunri?

The Gram Panchayat of Jalokunri is Candalmara.

What is the pincode of Jalokunri?

The pincode of Jalokunri is 816106.