Jurga

Jurga is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Jurga unique in its vibrant Dunda-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Jurga’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 Jurga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jurga is 040560. The village spans a total geographical area of 559.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249152. Uttarkashi is nearest town to Jurga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

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

Google Map of Jurga

Population of Jurga

According to the 2011 Census, Jurga has a total population of about 1,361, with approximately 678 males and 683 females. The sex ratio is around 1007 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 425 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 64.44%, with male literacy at about 78.32% and female literacy near 50.66%. There are around 280 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jurga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jurga

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

Nearby Villages of Jurga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jurga