Binkara Village Overview
Binkara is a village in Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 10 km from Lakhanpur tehsil headquarters and around 25 km from Ambikapur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Binkara village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Binkara 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 Binkara is 433122. The village covers a geographical area of 482.46 hectares and has a pincode of 497116. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Binkara
Population & Demographics of Binkara
This section provides population and demographic details of Binkara village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,409 | 705 | 704 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 186 | 100 | 86 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 329 | 168 | 161 |
| Literate Population | 793 | 473 | 320 |
| Illiterate Population | 616 | 232 | 384 |
Key population details of Binkara village are given below:
- Binkara village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,409, including approximately 705 males and 704 females, with a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 30 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 329 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Binkara village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.28%.
- There are around 339 households in Binkara village.
Transport & Connectivity of Binkara
Transport facilities help residents of Binkara 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 Binkara
The following villages are located close to Binkara 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 Binkara
- Where is Binkara located?
- Binkara village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Binkara?
- Binkara is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Binkara?
- The pincode of Binkara is 497116.
- What is the population of Binkara?
- Binkara has a total population of 1,409, including 705 males and 704 females.
- How many households are there in Binkara?
- There are 339 households in Binkara.
- What is the literacy rate in Binkara?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Binkara is 56.28%. Male literacy is 67.09% and female literacy is 45.45%.