Sakojhora

Sakojhora is a village located in Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20.1km away from sub-district headquarter Dhupguri (tehsildar office) and 50.7km away from district headquarter Jalpaiguri . As per 2009 stats, Sakoyajhora I is the gram panchayat of Sakojhora village.

Here you can discover what makes Sakojhora unique in its vibrant Dhupguri-Jalpaiguri region. You’ll see Sakojhora’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 Sakojhora

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sakojhora is 307421. The village spans a total geographical area of 467.42 hectares. Gayerkata is nearest town to Sakojhora village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Sakojhora

Population of Sakojhora

According to the 2011 Census, Sakojhora has a total population of about 5,586, with approximately 2,860 males and 2,726 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 625 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,314 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,008. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.67%, with male literacy at about 74.30% and female literacy near 64.82%. There are around 1,276 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sakojhora's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sakojhora

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

Nearby Villages of Sakojhora

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sakojhora