Jokia

Jokia is a village located in Patkura tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Patkura (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Akhua Dakhini is the gram panchayat of Jokia village.

Here you can discover what makes Jokia unique in its vibrant Patkura-Kendrapara region. You’ll see Jokia’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 Jokia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jokia is 396780. The village spans a total geographical area of 74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754228. Kendrapara is nearest town to Jokia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Jokia

Population of Jokia

According to the 2011 Census, Jokia has a total population of about 746, with approximately 395 males and 351 females. The sex ratio is around 888 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 83 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 123 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.80%, with male literacy at about 84.81% and female literacy near 63.53%. There are around 175 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jokia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jokia

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

Nearby Villages of Jokia

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

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