Jorshal Village Overview
Jorshal is a village in Barjora tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 19.8 km from Barjora tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chhandar is the Gram Panchayat for Jorshal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Jorshal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jorshal is 327323. The village covers a geographical area of 353.57 hectares and has a pincode of 722203. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Location Map of Jorshal
Population & Demographics of Jorshal
This section provides population and demographic details of Jorshal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 993 | 518 | 475 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 126 | 66 | 60 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 352 | 180 | 172 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 658 | 378 | 280 |
| Illiterate Population | 335 | 140 | 195 |
Key population details of Jorshal village are given below:
- Jorshal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 993, including approximately 518 males and 475 females, with a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 352 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Jorshal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.26%.
- There are around 211 households in Jorshal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Jorshal
Transport facilities help residents of Jorshal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Jorshal
The following villages are located close to Jorshal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jorshal
- Where is Jorshal located?
- Jorshal village is located in Barjora Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Jorshal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Jorshal is Chhandar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Jorshal?
- The pincode of Jorshal is 722203.
- What is the population of Jorshal?
- Jorshal has a total population of 993, including 518 males and 475 females.
- How many households are there in Jorshal?
- There are 211 households in Jorshal.
- What is the literacy rate in Jorshal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jorshal is 66.26%. Male literacy is 72.97% and female literacy is 58.95%.