Jalaka

Jalaka is a village located in Kotkasim tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Kotkasim (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Alwar. As per 2009 stats, Gunsar is the gram panchayat of Jalaka village.

Here you can discover what makes Jalaka unique in its vibrant Kotkasim-Alwar region. You’ll see Jalaka’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 Jalaka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jalaka is 072170. The village spans a total geographical area of 191.16 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 301702. Khairthal is nearest town to Jalaka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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

Google Map of Jalaka

Population of Jalaka

According to the 2011 Census, Jalaka has a total population of about 750, with approximately 385 males and 365 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 190 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 64.53%, with male literacy at about 75.84% and female literacy near 52.60%. There are around 131 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jalaka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jalaka

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

Nearby Villages of Jalaka

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

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