Jalaka Village Overview
Jalaka is a village in Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It lies about 32 km from Maregaon tehsil headquarters and around 72 km from Yavatmal district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Jalka is the Gram Panchayat for Jalaka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jalaka 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 Jalaka is 543717. The village covers a geographical area of 817.78 hectares. Wani is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Jalaka
Population & Demographics of Jalaka
This section provides population and demographic details of Jalaka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key population details of Jalaka village are given below:
- Jalaka village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,306, including approximately 665 males and 641 females, with a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 17 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 730 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Jalaka village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.83%.
- There are around 358 households in Jalaka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jalaka
Transport facilities help residents of Jalaka 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 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jalaka
The following villages are located close to Jalaka 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 Jalaka
- Where is Jalaka located?
- Jalaka village is located in Maregaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jalaka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jalaka is Jalka (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Jalaka?
- Jalaka has a total population of 1,306, including 665 males and 641 females.
- How many households are there in Jalaka?
- There are 358 households in Jalaka.
- What is the literacy rate in Jalaka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jalaka is 70.83%. Male literacy is 75.04% and female literacy is 66.46%.