Joktabala

Joktabala is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.4km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 39.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Basuldanga is the gram panchayat of Joktabala village.

Here you can discover what makes Joktabala unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Joktabala’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 Joktabala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Joktabala is 334360. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Joktabala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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

Google Map of Joktabala

Population of Joktabala

According to the 2011 Census, Joktabala has a total population of about 2,012, with approximately 1,012 males and 1,000 females. The sex ratio is around 988 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 372 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.82%, with male literacy at about 69.76% and female literacy near 55.80%. There are around 380 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Joktabala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Joktabala

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

Nearby Villages of Joktabala

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Joktabala