Joka

Joka is a village located in Bagnan I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.8km away from sub-district headquarter Bagnan (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Bachhri is the gram panchayat of Joka village.

Here you can discover what makes Joka unique in its vibrant Bagnan I-Haora region. You’ll see Joka’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 Joka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Joka is 333038. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711303. Uluberia is nearest town to Joka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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

Google Map of Joka

Population of Joka

According to the 2011 Census, Joka has a total population of about 4,137, with approximately 2,124 males and 2,013 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 518 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 21 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 73.46%, with male literacy at about 75.89% and female literacy near 70.89%. There are around 859 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Joka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Joka

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

Nearby Villages of Joka

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Joka