Jolkul

Jolkul is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 38.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhastara is the gram panchayat of Jolkul village.

Here you can discover what makes Jolkul unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Jolkul’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 Jolkul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jolkul is 324671. The village spans a total geographical area of 290.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712303. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Jolkul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

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

Google Map of Jolkul

Population of Jolkul

According to the 2011 Census, Jolkul has a total population of about 1,466, with approximately 745 males and 721 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 161 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 593 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 350. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.16%, with male literacy at about 63.36% and female literacy near 50.76%. There are around 367 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jolkul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jolkul

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

Nearby Villages of Jolkul

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jolkul