Perka

Perka is a village located in Car Nicobar tehsil of Nicobars district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. Car Nicoabr is the district & sub-district headquarter of Perka village.

Perka has its own place in the vibrant Nicobars region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Perka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Perka is 645020. Port Blair is nearest town to Perka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 287km away.

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Population of Perka

Below is a concise population overview of Perka as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,527 1,363 1,164
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 273 132 141
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,709 863 846
Literate Population 1,684 999 685
Illiterate Population 843 364 479

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Perka village:

  • The total population of Perka village is around 2,527, including approximately 1,363 males and 1,164 females, with a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 273 children aged 0–6 years in Perka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Perka village has 1,709 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Perka village is about 66.64%, with male literacy at 73.29% and female literacy at 58.85%.
  • There are around 711 households in Perka village.

Connectivity of Perka

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available
Railway Station Available

Nearby Villages of Perka

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

Arong Kimois Kakana Iaf Camp Malacca Tamaloo Kinyuka Chuckchucha Tapoiming Big Lapati Small Lapati

Frequently Asked Questions about Perka

Where is Perka located?
Perka village is situated in Car Nicobar Tehsil, within the Nicobars district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the pincode of Perka?
The pincode of Perka is 744301, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Perka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Perka is 2,527, with 1,363 males and 1,164 females.
How many households are there in Perka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Perka village has a total of 711 households.
What is the literacy rate in Perka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Perka is 66.64%. The male literacy rate is 73.29%, while the female literacy rate is 58.85%.