Jarkandi

Jarkandi is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Jarkandi (tehsildar office) and 110km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Jalasar is the gram panchayat of Jarkandi village.

Here you can discover what makes Jarkandi unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Jarkandi’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 Jarkandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jarkandi is 377058. The village spans a total geographical area of 189 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833201. Ranchi is nearest town to Jarkandi village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Jarkandi

Population of Jarkandi

According to the 2011 Census, Jarkandi has a total population of about 294, with approximately 157 males and 137 females. The sex ratio is around 872 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 256. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.59%, with male literacy at about 63.06% and female literacy near 62.04%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jarkandi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jarkandi

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

Nearby Villages of Jarkandi

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

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