Jakra

Jakra is a village located in Memari Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.1km away from sub-district headquarter Memari. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Jakra village. As per 2009 stats, Bohar Ii is the gram panchayat of Jakra village.

Here you can discover what makes Jakra unique in its vibrant Memari Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Jakra’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 Jakra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jakra is 320373. The village spans a total geographical area of 213.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713430. Memari is nearest town to Jakra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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

Google Map of Jakra

Population of Jakra

According to the 2011 Census, Jakra has a total population of about 2,262, with approximately 1,137 males and 1,125 females. The sex ratio is around 989 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 249 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 747 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 244. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.76%, with male literacy at about 74.93% and female literacy near 64.53%. There are around 561 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jakra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jakra

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

Nearby Villages of Jakra

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

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