Kajla

Kajla is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kajla village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Nedabahara is the gram panchayat of Kajla village.

Here you can discover what makes Kajla unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kajla’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 Kajla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kajla is 339829. The village spans a total geographical area of 146.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Kajla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Kajla

Population of Kajla

According to the 2011 Census, Kajla has a total population of about 256, with approximately 103 males and 153 females. The sex ratio is around 1485 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 19 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 256. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.13%, with male literacy at about 65.05% and female literacy near 45.10%. There are around 58 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kajla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kajla

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

Nearby Villages of Kajla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kajla