Jurka
About Jurka
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jurka village is 055674. Jurka village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 400.77 hectares. Jurka has a total population of 1,829 peoples, out of which male population is 939 while female population is 890. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jurka village is 59.38% out of which 67.09% males and 51.24% females are literate. There are about 362 houses in jurka village. Pincode of jurka village locality is 244713.
When it comes to administration, Jurka village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Jurka village comes under Bajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency. Kashipur is nearest town to jurka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
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Population of Jurka
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,829 | 939 | 890 |
| Children (0-6) | 313 | 170 | 143 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,046 | 534 | 512 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 234 | 120 | 114 |
| Literate Population | 1,086 | 630 | 456 |
| Illiterate Population | 743 | 309 | 434 |
Connectivity of Jurka
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jurka
Where is Jurka located?
Jurka village is situated in Kashipur Tehsil, within the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jurka?
The Gram Panchayat of Jurka is Judka (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jurka?
The pincode of Jurka is 244713, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jurka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jurka is 1,829, with 939 males and 890 females.
How many households are there in Jurka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jurka village has a total of 362 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jurka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jurka is 59.38%. The male literacy rate is 67.09%, while the female literacy rate is 51.24%.