Paurkheda Village Overview
Paurkheda is a village in Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 15 km from Durgkondal tehsil headquarters and around 15 km from Kanker district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Paurkheda village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Paurkheda 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 Paurkheda is 447741. The village covers a geographical area of 1075.95 hectares and has a pincode of 494669. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Location Map of Paurkheda
Population & Demographics of Paurkheda
This section provides population and demographic details of Paurkheda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 596 | 294 | 302 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 99 | 60 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 149 | 72 | 77 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 322 | 159 | 163 |
| Literate Population | 243 | 136 | 107 |
| Illiterate Population | 353 | 158 | 195 |
Key population details of Paurkheda village are given below:
- Paurkheda village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 596, including approximately 294 males and 302 females, with a sex ratio of 1027 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 149 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 322 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Paurkheda village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 40.77%.
- There are around 119 households in Paurkheda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Paurkheda
Transport facilities help residents of Paurkheda 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 Paurkheda
The following villages are located close to Paurkheda 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 Paurkheda
- Where is Paurkheda located?
- Paurkheda village is located in Durgkondal Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Paurkheda?
- Paurkheda is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Paurkheda?
- The pincode of Paurkheda is 494669.
- What is the population of Paurkheda?
- Paurkheda has a total population of 596, including 294 males and 302 females.
- How many households are there in Paurkheda?
- There are 119 households in Paurkheda.
- What is the literacy rate in Paurkheda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paurkheda is 40.77%. Male literacy is 46.26% and female literacy is 35.43%.