Jhalak - Gobindpur(Rajnagar), Saraikela Kharsawan

Jhalak is a village situated in the Gobindpur(Rajnagar) subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from Rajnagar and around 30 km from Saraikela-kharsawan. Jonbani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalak is 379691. The village covers a total geographical area of 306 hectares and falls under the 831013 pincode.

Jhalak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraikella Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhalak

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalak village had a total population of 665 people, including 337 males and 328 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.06%, with male literacy at 81.79% and female literacy at 49.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 523.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhalak

Jhalak 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhalak

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jhalak. The nearest railway station is Chaibasa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Saraikela-kharsawan to Jhalak is about 30 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 Jhalak

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

Health Facilities in Jhalak

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

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