Alokjhari

Alokjhari is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.6km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Petla is the gram panchayat of Alokjhari village.

Here you can discover what makes Alokjhari unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Alokjhari’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 Alokjhari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alokjhari is 308484. The village spans a total geographical area of 248.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Alokjhari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Alokjhari 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 Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar 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 Alokjhari

According to the 2011 Census, Alokjhari has a total population of about 4,138, with approximately 2,116 males and 2,022 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 556 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,682 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.77%, with male literacy at about 74.29% and female literacy near 65.03%. There are around 975 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alokjhari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Alokjhari

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

Nearby Villages of Alokjhari

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

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