Irikpal Village Overview
Irikpal is a village in Lohandiguda tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 15 km from Lohandiguda tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Jagdalpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Neganar is the Gram Panchayat for Irikpal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Irikpal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Irikpal is 449200. The village covers a geographical area of 169.98 hectares and has a pincode of 494010. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Location Map of Irikpal
Population & Demographics of Irikpal
This section provides population and demographic details of Irikpal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 478 | 236 | 242 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 78 | 36 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 321 | 152 | 169 |
| Literate Population | 149 | 97 | 52 |
| Illiterate Population | 329 | 139 | 190 |
Key population details of Irikpal village are given below:
- Irikpal village is a small village with a total population of around 478, including approximately 236 males and 242 females, with a sex ratio of 1025 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 321 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Irikpal village is low, with a literacy rate of about 31.17%.
- There are around 108 households in Irikpal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Irikpal
Transport facilities help residents of Irikpal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Irikpal
The following villages are located close to Irikpal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irikpal
- Where is Irikpal located?
- Irikpal village is located in Lohandiguda Tehsil, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Irikpal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Irikpal is Neganar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Irikpal?
- The pincode of Irikpal is 494010.
- What is the population of Irikpal?
- Irikpal has a total population of 478, including 236 males and 242 females.
- How many households are there in Irikpal?
- There are 108 households in Irikpal.
- What is the literacy rate in Irikpal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Irikpal is 31.17%. Male literacy is 41.10% and female literacy is 21.49%.