Jarkhar

Jarkhar is a village located in Ludhiana East tehsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Ludhiana (east) (tehsildar office) and 10km away from district headquarter Ludhiana. As per 2009 stats, Jarkhar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Jarkhar unique in its vibrant Ludhiana East-Ludhiana region. You’ll see Jarkhar’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 Jarkhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jarkhar is 033516. The village spans a total geographical area of 193 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 141206. Mullanpur Dakha is nearest town to Jarkhar village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Jarkhar

Population of Jarkhar

According to the 2011 Census, Jarkhar has a total population of about 1,240, with approximately 656 males and 584 females. The sex ratio is around 890 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 669 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 79.84%, with male literacy at about 85.52% and female literacy near 73.46%. There are around 240 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jarkhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jarkhar

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

Nearby Villages of Jarkhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jarkhar