Jolako

Jolako is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Laitara is the gram panchayat of Jolako village.

Here you can discover what makes Jolako unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Jolako’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 Jolako

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jolako is 422337. The village spans a total geographical area of 305 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Jolako village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

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

Google Map of Jolako

Population of Jolako

According to the 2011 Census, Jolako has a total population of about 1,208, with approximately 611 males and 597 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 159 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 288 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 326. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.53%, with male literacy at about 70.54% and female literacy near 46.23%. There are around 290 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jolako's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jolako

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

Nearby Villages of Jolako

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

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