Jalkot Village Overview
Jalkot is a village in Tuljapur tehsil of Osmanabad district, Maharashtra. It lies about 32 km from Tuljapur tehsil headquarters and around 64 km from Osmanabad district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jalkot village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Jalkot village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalkot is 561612. The village covers a geographical area of 3620 hectares. Osmanabad is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.
Location Map of Jalkot
Population & Demographics of Jalkot
This section provides population and demographic details of Jalkot village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,971 | 4,128 | 3,843 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,100 | 581 | 519 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,070 | 560 | 510 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Literate Population | 5,313 | 3,000 | 2,313 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,658 | 1,128 | 1,530 |
Key population details of Jalkot village are given below:
- Jalkot village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 7,971, including approximately 4,128 males and 3,843 females, with a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,070 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 30 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jalkot village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.65%.
- There are around 1,525 households in Jalkot village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jalkot
Transport facilities help residents of Jalkot village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jalkot
The following villages are located close to Jalkot and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jalkot
- Where is Jalkot located?
- Jalkot village is located in Tuljapur Tehsil, Osmanabad district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jalkot?
- Jalkot is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Jalkot?
- Jalkot has a total population of 7,971, including 4,128 males and 3,843 females.
- How many households are there in Jalkot?
- There are 1,525 households in Jalkot.
- What is the literacy rate in Jalkot?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalkot is 66.65%. Male literacy is 72.67% and female literacy is 60.19%.