Toylanka - Dantewada, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Toylanka is a village situated in the Dantewada tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Dantewada, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Toyalanka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Toylanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Toylanka is 450110. The village covers a total geographical area of 1699.19 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Toylanka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Toylanka

As per Census 2011, Toylanka village has a total population of 1,088 people, consisting of 475 males and 613 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 1,290 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 935 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,078 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Toylanka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,088475613
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19810197
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,078470608
Literate Population15310944
Illiterate Population935366569

Nearby Villages of Toylanka

Toylanka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GadapalWest3.44 km
MuskelNorth4.73 km
SurnarSouth4.91 km
BurdikarkaSouth-West4.91 km
BadelekhapalEast5.57 km
MetapalNorth-East6.08 km
DhanikarkaSouth-West6.76 km
FulnarNorth-West7.03 km
BadegodreNorth-West7.03 km
DuwalikarkaSouth7.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Toylanka

Public transport in the Toylanka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kawargaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Toylanka is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Toylanka is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Toylanka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Toylanka village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Toylanka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Toylanka village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Toylanka

Where is Toylanka located?

Toylanka village is located in Dantewada Tehsil, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Toylanka?

The Gram Panchayat of Toylanka is Toyalanka.

What is the pincode of Toylanka?

The pincode of Toylanka is 494552.

What is the population of Toylanka?

Toylanka has a total population of 1,088, including 475 males and 613 females.

How many households are there in Toylanka?

There are 245 households in Toylanka.

What is the literacy rate in Toylanka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Toylanka is 14.06%. Male literacy is 22.95% and female literacy is 7.18%.