Jalu

Jalu is a village located in Patan tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Patan (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Jalav is the gram panchayat of Jalu village.

Here you can discover what makes Jalu unique in its vibrant Patan-Satara region. You’ll see Jalu’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 Jalu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jalu is 564208. The village spans a total geographical area of 332 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415014. Satara is nearest town to Jalu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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

Google Map of Jalu

Population of Jalu

According to the 2011 Census, Jalu has a total population of about 614, with approximately 300 males and 314 females. The sex ratio is around 1046 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.91%, with male literacy at about 76.67% and female literacy near 45.86%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jalu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jalu

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

Nearby Villages of Jalu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jalu