Telam
About Telam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Telam village is 450213. Telam village is located in Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Katekalyan (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Dantewada. As per 2009 stats, Telam village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1385.49 hectares. Telam has a total population of 1,355 peoples, out of which male population is 653 while female population is 702. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1075 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of telam village is 8.41% out of which 11.18% males and 5.84% females are literate. There are about 271 houses in telam village. Pincode of telam village locality is 494552.
When it comes to administration, Telam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Telam village comes under Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bastar Lok Sabha constituency. Bade Bacheli is nearest town to telam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.
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Population of Telam
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,355 | 653 | 702 |
| Literate Population | 114 | 73 | 41 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,241 | 580 | 661 |
Connectivity of Telam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Telam
Frequently Asked Questions about Telam
Where is Telam located?
Telam village is situated in Katekalyan Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Telam?
Telam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Telam?
The pincode of Telam is 494552, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Telam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Telam is 1,355, with 653 males and 702 females.
How many households are there in Telam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Telam village has a total of 271 households.
What is the literacy rate in Telam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Telam is 8.41%. The male literacy rate is 11.18%, while the female literacy rate is 5.84%.