Jharkata

Jharkata is a village located in Puruna Katak tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Puruna Katak (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Lunibahal is the gram panchayat of Jharkata village.

Here you can discover what makes Jharkata unique in its vibrant Puruna Katak-Baudh region. You’ll see Jharkata’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 Jharkata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jharkata is 418594. The village spans a total geographical area of 119 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762024. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Jharkata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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

Google Map of Jharkata

Population of Jharkata

According to the 2011 Census, Jharkata has a total population of about 372, with approximately 174 males and 198 females. The sex ratio is around 1137 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 83 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 88. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.61%, with male literacy at about 64.94% and female literacy near 39.90%. There are around 93 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jharkata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jharkata

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

Nearby Villages of Jharkata

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

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