Tarekela Village Overview
Tarekela is a village in Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 47 km from Pithaura tehsil headquarters and around 102 km from Mahasamund district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tarekela village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Tarekela 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 Tarekela is 446424. The village covers a geographical area of 518.94 hectares and has a pincode of 497449. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.
Location Map of Tarekela
Population & Demographics of Tarekela
This section provides population and demographic details of Tarekela village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,336 | 679 | 657 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 136 | 61 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 330 | 163 | 167 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 515 | 277 | 238 |
| Literate Population | 808 | 487 | 321 |
| Illiterate Population | 528 | 192 | 336 |
Key population details of Tarekela village are given below:
- Tarekela village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,336, including approximately 679 males and 657 females, with a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 330 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 515 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Tarekela village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.48%.
- There are around 340 households in Tarekela village.
Transport & Connectivity of Tarekela
Transport facilities help residents of Tarekela 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 Tarekela
The following villages are located close to Tarekela 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 Tarekela
- Where is Tarekela located?
- Tarekela village is located in Pithora Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Tarekela?
- Tarekela is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Tarekela?
- The pincode of Tarekela is 497449.
- What is the population of Tarekela?
- Tarekela has a total population of 1,336, including 679 males and 657 females.
- How many households are there in Tarekela?
- There are 340 households in Tarekela.
- What is the literacy rate in Tarekela?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarekela is 60.48%. Male literacy is 71.72% and female literacy is 48.86%.