Harchoka Village Overview
Harchoka is a village in Bharatpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 27 km from Janakpur tehsil headquarters and around 167 km from Baikunthpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Harchoka village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Harchoka 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 Harchoka is 431199. The village covers a geographical area of 604.89 hectares and has a pincode of 497778. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 137 km away.
Location Map of Harchoka
Population & Demographics of Harchoka
This section provides population and demographic details of Harchoka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,025 | 489 | 536 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 199 | 102 | 97 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 98 | 43 | 55 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 817 | 394 | 423 |
| Literate Population | 481 | 244 | 237 |
| Illiterate Population | 544 | 245 | 299 |
Key population details of Harchoka village are given below:
- Harchoka village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,025, including approximately 489 males and 536 females, with a sex ratio of 1096 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 98 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 817 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Harchoka village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 46.93%.
- There are around 246 households in Harchoka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Harchoka
Transport facilities help residents of Harchoka 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 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Harchoka
The following villages are located close to Harchoka 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 Harchoka
- Where is Harchoka located?
- Harchoka village is located in Bharatpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Harchoka?
- Harchoka is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Harchoka?
- The pincode of Harchoka is 497778.
- What is the population of Harchoka?
- Harchoka has a total population of 1,025, including 489 males and 536 females.
- How many households are there in Harchoka?
- There are 246 households in Harchoka.
- What is the literacy rate in Harchoka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harchoka is 46.93%. Male literacy is 49.90% and female literacy is 44.22%.