Jalaka - Maregaon, Yavatmal

Jalaka is a village situated in the Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maregaon and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Jalka serves as the Village Panchayat for Jalaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalaka is 543717. The village covers a total geographical area of 817.78 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jalaka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandrapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jalaka

According to the 2011 Census, Jalaka village had a total population of 1,306 people, including 665 males and 641 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.46%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 73.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 730.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jalaka

Jalaka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jalaka

Public transport in the Jalaka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Jalaka is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Jalaka is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalaka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jalaka village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jalaka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jalaka village are given below:

FAQs about Jalaka