Jaljalia

Jaljalia is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.9km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 37.8km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Kankalitala is the gram panchayat of Jaljalia village.

Here you can discover what makes Jaljalia unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Jaljalia’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 Jaljalia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jaljalia is 317795. The village spans a total geographical area of 61.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731204. Bolpur is nearest town to Jaljalia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jaljalia 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 Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur 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 Jaljalia

According to the 2011 Census, Jaljalia has a total population of about 460, with approximately 235 males and 225 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 179 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 90. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.04%, with male literacy at about 76.60% and female literacy near 59.11%. There are around 103 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jaljalia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jaljalia

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

Nearby Villages of Jaljalia

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

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