Jafarkot

Jafarkot is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Jafar Kot is the gram panchayat of Jafarkot village.

Here you can discover what makes Jafarkot unique in its vibrant Ajnala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Jafarkot’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 Jafarkot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jafarkot is 037148. The village spans a total geographical area of 281 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143102. Ajnala is nearest town to Jafarkot village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Jafarkot

Population of Jafarkot

According to the 2011 Census, Jafarkot has a total population of about 1,013, with approximately 550 males and 463 females. The sex ratio is around 841 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 126 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 28 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 52.42%, with male literacy at about 57.82% and female literacy near 46.00%. There are around 202 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jafarkot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jafarkot

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

Nearby Villages of Jafarkot

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

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