Jhalak

Jhalak is a village located in Gobindpur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Rajnagar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Saraikela-kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Jonbani is the gram panchayat of Jhalak village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhalak is 379691. The village spans a total geographical area of 306 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833201. Gobindpur is nearest town to Jhalak village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jhalak 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 Jhalak

Population of Jhalak

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalak has a total population of about 665, with approximately 337 males and 328 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 117 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 523. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.44%, with male literacy at about 67.95% and female literacy near 40.55%. There are around 118 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhalak's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhalak

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalak

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhalak