Jalaka

Jalaka is a village located in Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Maregaon (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Yavatmal. As per 2009 stats, Jalka is the gram panchayat of Jalaka village.

Jalaka has its own place in the vibrant Yavatmal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Jalaka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jalaka is 543717. The village spans a total geographical area of 817.78 hectares. Wani is nearest town to Jalaka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Jalaka

Below is a concise population overview of Jalaka as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,306 665 641
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 127 67 60
Scheduled Castes (SC) 17 6 11
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 730 373 357
Literate Population 925 499 426
Illiterate Population 381 166 215

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Jalaka village:

  • The total population of Jalaka village is around 1,306, including approximately 665 males and 641 females, with a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 127 children aged 0–6 years in Jalaka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Jalaka village has 17 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 730 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Jalaka village is about 70.83%, with male literacy at 75.04% and female literacy at 66.46%.
  • There are around 358 households in Jalaka village.

Connectivity of Jalaka

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Jalaka

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

Ghoddara Khekadwai Shivnala Ghoguldara Pandawihir Pandhardevi Ambora Chinchoni Botoni Buranda Sarati Khairgaon

Frequently Asked Questions about Jalaka

Where is Jalaka located?
Jalaka village is situated in Maregaon Tehsil, within the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jalaka?
The Gram Panchayat of Jalaka is Jalka (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Jalaka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jalaka is 1,306, with 665 males and 641 females.
How many households are there in Jalaka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jalaka village has a total of 358 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jalaka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jalaka is 70.83%. The male literacy rate is 75.04%, while the female literacy rate is 66.46%.