Tokapal
Tokapal is a Town and Tehsil in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Tokapal Block (CD) is 03365. The total area of Tokapal Tehsil is 354 km². Tokapal has a sex ratio of approximately 1062 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tokapal Tehsil
Tokapal Tehsil has a total of 68 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Tokapal Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arracote | Errakoat | Jagdalpur (30 km) |
| 2 | Badaparakot | Badeparakot | Jagdalpur (22 km) |
| 3 | Bade Arapur | Bade Aarapur | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 4 | Bademarenga | Bademarenga | Jagdalpur (12 km) |
| 5 | Bademoratpal | Bademorathpal | Jagdalpur (11 km) |
| 6 | Banganpal | Palwa | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 7 | Barupata | Barupata | Jagdalpur (35 km) |
| 8 | Bhadisgaon | Bhadisgaon | Jagdalpur (10 km) |
| 9 | Bhejripadar | Errakoat | Jagdalpur (30 km) |
| 10 | Burji | Sakargaon | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
| 11 | Burungpal | Burungpal | Jagdalpur (35 km) |
| 12 | Chhaparbhanpuri | Chhaparbhanpuri | Jagdalpur (22 km) |
| 13 | Chhindbhar | Kondaloor | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
| 14 | Chhotemoratpal | Bademorathpal | Jagdalpur (10 km) |
| 15 | Chhoteparakote | Badeparakot | Jagdalpur (22 km) |
| 16 | Chondimetawara | Singanpur | Jagdalpur (18 km) |
| 17 | Deurgaon | Deurgaon | Jagdalpur (14 km) |
| 18 | Dharmaur | Tekameta | Jagdalpur (10 km) |
| 19 | Dimrapal | Dimrapal | Jagdalpur (9 km) |
| 20 | Dongriguda | Dongriguda | Jagdalpur (15 km) |
| 21 | Duganpal | Erandwal | Jagdalpur (23 km) |
| 22 | Erendwal | Erandwal | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
| 23 | Gatam | Burungpal | Jagdalpur (45 km) |
| 24 | Ghatdhanora | Ghatdhanora | Jagdalpur (24 km) |
| 25 | Ghatsargipal | Ghatdhanora | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
| 26 | Gudramarenga | Bademarenga | Jagdalpur (12 km) |
| 27 | Gumiyapal | Tahkapal | Jagdalpur (23 km) |
| 28 | Gurram | Burungpal | Jagdalpur (43 km) |
| 29 | Irikpal | Badeparakot | Jagdalpur (29 km) |
| 30 | Kalepal | Barupata | Jagdalpur (35 km) |
| 31 | Kamdeo Kusushpal | Nainnaar | Jagdalpur (34 km) |
| 32 | Kanakurushpal | Keshloor | Jagdalpur (16 km) |
| 33 | Karangi | Karanji | Jagdalpur (12 km) |
| 34 | Keshloor | Keshloor | Jagdalpur (16 km) |
| 35 | Kohakapal | Deurgaon | Jagdalpur (13 km) |
| 36 | Kondaloor | Kondaloor | Jagdalpur (23 km) |
| 37 | Koyapal | Koypal | Jagdalpur (27 km) |
| 38 | Kurenga | Pakhnaracha | Jagdalpur (15 km) |
| 39 | Mandwa | Mandva | Jagdalpur (30 km) |
| 40 | Markapal | Ghatdhanora | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
| 41 | Matkot | Matkote | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
| 42 | Mavleebhata | Mawalibhata | Jagdalpur (30 km) |
| 43 | Metawara | Tokapal | Jagdalpur (17 km) |
| 44 | Nainmur | Matkote | Jagdalpur (28 km) |
| 45 | Nainnar | Nainnaar | Jagdalpur (32 km) |
| 46 | Nawagaon | Palwa | Jagdalpur (17 km) |
| 47 | Palwa | Palwa | Jagdalpur (17 km) |
| 48 | Parpa | Parpa | Jagdalpur (21 km) |
| 49 | Patharli Alis | Mawalibhata | Jagdalpur (30 km) |
| 50 | Potanar | Potanar | Jagdalpur (16 km) |
| 51 | Raikote | Raikot | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
| 52 | Rajur | Bedaguda | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 53 | Ransargipal | Ransargipal | Jagdalpur (16 km) |
| 54 | Sakargaon | Sakargaon | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 55 | Salepal | Salepal | Jagdalpur (35 km) |
| 56 | Singanpur | Singanpur | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 57 | Sirisgura | Sirisguda | Jagdalpur (30 km) |
| 58 | Sonarpal | Singanpur | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 59 | Sosanpal | Keshloor | Jagdalpur (16 km) |
| 60 | Tandapal | Tahkapal | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 61 | Tanhakapal | Tahkapal | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 62 | Taragaon | Singanpur | Jagdalpur (23 km) |
| 63 | Tekameta | Tekameta | Jagdalpur (12 km) |
| 64 | Telga Aarapur | Bade Aarapur | Jagdalpur (24 km) |
| 65 | Telimarenga | Bademarenga | Jagdalpur (12 km) |
| 66 | Tikradhanora | Ghatdhanora | Jagdalpur (23 km) |
| 67 | Tokapal | Tokapal | Jagdalpur (20 km) |
| 68 | Totar | Kondaloor | Jagdalpur (25 km) |
Population of Tokapal Tehsil
The population profile of Tokapal Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Tokapal Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77,505 | 77,505 | N/A |
| Male Population | 37,573 | 37,573 | N/A |
| Female Population | 39,932 | 39,932 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,075 | 12,075 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,069 | 6,069 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,006 | 6,006 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 31,830 | 31,830 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 18,700 | 18,700 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,130 | 13,130 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 45,675 | 45,675 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,873 | 18,873 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,802 | 26,802 | N/A |
| Total Households | 18,206 | 18,206 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 77,505 people. Includes nearly 37,573 males and 39,932 females. Rural population is about 77,505 people.
- There are around 12,075 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,069 boys and 6,006 girls.
- Literate population is about 31,830 people. Non-literate population is around 45,675 people.
- There are nearly 18,206 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tokapal Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 172 | 172 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 88 | 88 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 84 | 84 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 56,361 | 56,361 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 27,199 | 27,199 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 29,162 | 29,162 | N/A |
| Population Density | 219 / km² | 219 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tokapal Tehsil is approximately 172 people, including 88 males and 84 females. Around 172 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tokapal Tehsil is about 56,361 people, including 27,199 males and 29,162 females. Around 56,361 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 219 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 219 people per sq. km.