Jurka

Jurka is a village located in Kashipur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Kashipur (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Judka is the gram panchayat of Jurka village.

Here you can discover what makes Jurka unique in its vibrant Kashipur-Udham Singh Nagar region. You’ll see Jurka’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 Jurka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jurka is 055674. The village spans a total geographical area of 400.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 244713. Kashipur is nearest town to Jurka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jurka 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 Bajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jurka

Population of Jurka

According to the 2011 Census, Jurka has a total population of about 1,829, with approximately 939 males and 890 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 313 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,046 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 234. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.38%, with male literacy at about 67.09% and female literacy near 51.24%. There are around 362 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jurka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jurka

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

Nearby Villages of Jurka

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jurka