Junka

Junka is a village located in Pakuria subdivision of Pakur district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Pakuria (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Dumka. As per 2009 stats, Pakuria is the gram panchayat of Junka village.

Junka has its own place in the vibrant Pakur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Junka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Junka is 360914. The village spans a total geographical area of 140 hectares. Pakuria is nearest town to Junka village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Junka

Below is a concise population overview of Junka as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 612 306 306
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 80 42 38
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 611 305 306
Literate Population 316 187 129
Illiterate Population 296 119 177

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Junka village:

  • The total population of Junka village is around 612, including approximately 306 males and 306 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 80 children aged 0–6 years in Junka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Junka village has 611 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Junka village is about 51.63%, with male literacy at 61.11% and female literacy at 42.16%.
  • There are around 121 households in Junka village.

Connectivity of Junka

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

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

Nearby Villages of Junka

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

Tetulia Chunpura Dumarsal Saharpur Pakuria Thakurpur Haripur Pathar Bhanga Dhekiduha Chak Pakuria Sarsa Bandh

Frequently Asked Questions about Junka

Where is Junka located?
Junka village is situated in Pakuria Subdivision, within the Pakur district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Junka?
The Gram Panchayat of Junka is Pakuria (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Junka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Junka is 612, with 306 males and 306 females.
How many households are there in Junka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Junka village has a total of 121 households.
What is the literacy rate in Junka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Junka is 51.63%. The male literacy rate is 61.11%, while the female literacy rate is 42.16%.