Jurga
About Jurga
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jurga village is 040560. Jurga village is located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Junga is the gram panchayat of Jurga village.
The total geographical area of village is 559.57 hectares. Jurga has a total population of 1,361 peoples, out of which male population is 678 while female population is 683. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of jurga village is 64.44% out of which 78.32% males and 50.66% females are literate. There are about 280 houses in jurga village. Pincode of jurga village locality is 249152.
When it comes to administration, Jurga 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, Jurga village comes under Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Uttarkashi is nearest town to jurga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.
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Population of Jurga
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,361 | 678 | 683 |
| Literate Population | 877 | 531 | 346 |
| Illiterate Population | 484 | 147 | 337 |
Connectivity of Jurga
| 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 Jurga
Where is Jurga located?
Jurga village is situated in Dunda Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jurga?
The Gram Panchayat of Jurga is Junga (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Jurga?
The pincode of Jurga is 249152, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Jurga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Jurga is 1,361, with 678 males and 683 females.
How many households are there in Jurga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Jurga village has a total of 280 households.
What is the literacy rate in Jurga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jurga is 64.44%. The male literacy rate is 78.32%, while the female literacy rate is 50.66%.