Jonka

Jonka is a village located in Shyampur Ii subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.9km away from sub-district headquarter Shyampur (tehsildar office) and 56.3km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Bachhri is the gram panchayat of Jonka village.

Here you can discover what makes Jonka unique in its vibrant Shyampur Ii-Haora region. You’ll see Jonka’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 Jonka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jonka is 333220. The village spans a total geographical area of 89.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711226. Khalore is nearest town to Jonka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Jonka 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 Jonka

Population of Jonka

According to the 2011 Census, Jonka has a total population of about 1,624, with approximately 816 males and 808 females. The sex ratio is around 990 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 234 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 118 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 66.01%, with male literacy at about 69.00% and female literacy near 63.00%. There are around 339 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jonka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jonka

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

Nearby Villages of Jonka

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

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