Jarkan

Jarkan is a village located in Gobindpur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindpur (rajnagar) (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Seraikela-kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Gamharia is the gram panchayat of Jarkan village.

Here you can discover what makes Jarkan unique in its vibrant Gobindpur-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Jarkan’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 Jarkan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jarkan is 379543. The village spans a total geographical area of 241 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832113. Gobindpur is nearest town to Jarkan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jarkan 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 Saraikella 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 Jarkan

Population of Jarkan

According to the 2011 Census, Jarkan has a total population of about 638, with approximately 289 males and 349 females. The sex ratio is around 1207 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 97 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 615. The overall literacy rate is approximately 31.97%, with male literacy at about 41.87% and female literacy near 23.78%. There are around 100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jarkan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jarkan

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

Nearby Villages of Jarkan

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

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