Jakam
About Jakam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jakam village is 423548. Jakam village is located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Sagada is the gram panchayat of Jakam village.
The total geographical area of village is 190 hectares. Jakam has a total population of 129 peoples, out of which male population is 59 while female population is 70. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1186 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jakam village is 37.98% out of which 38.98% males and 37.14% females are literate. There are about 27 houses in jakam village. Pincode of jakam village locality is 766001.
When it comes to administration, Jakam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jakam village comes under Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to jakam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.
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Population of Jakam
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 129 | 59 | 70 |
| Children (0-6) | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 123 | 57 | 66 |
| Literate Population | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Illiterate Population | 80 | 36 | 44 |
Connectivity of Jakam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jakam
Where is Jakam located?
Jakam village is situated in Sadar Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jakam?
The Gram Panchayat of Jakam is Sagada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jakam?
The pincode of Jakam is 766001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jakam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jakam is 129, with 59 males and 70 females.
How many households are there in Jakam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jakam village has a total of 27 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jakam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jakam is 37.98%. The male literacy rate is 38.98%, while the female literacy rate is 37.14%.