Jhaktor

Jhaktor is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.9km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Jhaktor village. As per 2009 stats, Gourbazar is the gram panchayat of Jhaktor village.

Here you can discover what makes Jhaktor unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Jhaktor’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 Jhaktor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jhaktor is 326841. The village spans a total geographical area of 109.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722121. Bankura is nearest town to Jhaktor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

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Population of Jhaktor

According to the 2011 Census, Jhaktor has a total population of about 684, with approximately 360 males and 324 females. The sex ratio is around 900 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 121 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 143 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 43.57%, with male literacy at about 51.39% and female literacy near 34.88%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jhaktor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jhaktor

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

Nearby Villages of Jhaktor

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

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