Tarekela

Tarekela is a village located in Udaipur tehsil of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Dharamjaigarh (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Raigarh. As per 2009 stats, Tarekela village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Tarekela unique in its vibrant Udaipur-Raigarh region. You’ll see Tarekela’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tarekela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tarekela is 434491. The village spans a total geographical area of 549.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496665. Dharamjaigarh is nearest town to Tarekela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tarekela village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharamjaigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tarekela

Population of Tarekela

According to the 2011 Census, Tarekela has a total population of about 1,350, with approximately 673 males and 677 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 212 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 46 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 845. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.00%, with male literacy at about 68.50% and female literacy near 43.57%. There are around 333 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tarekela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tarekela

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tarekela. As per the 2011 stats, Tarekela had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tarekela

Knowing the nearby villages of Tarekela helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tarekela.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarekela