Pakurkal

Pakurkal is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 51km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 177km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Aakmeta is the gram panchayat of Pakurkal village.

Here you can discover what makes Pakurkal unique in its vibrant Pakhanjur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Pakurkal’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 Pakurkal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pakurkal is 448395. The village spans a total geographical area of 200.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491995. Pakhanjur is nearest town to Pakurkal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 51km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pakurkal 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 Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pakurkal

Population of Pakurkal

According to the 2011 Census, Pakurkal has a total population of about 264, with approximately 139 males and 125 females. The sex ratio is around 899 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 258. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.70%, with male literacy at about 50.36% and female literacy near 38.40%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pakurkal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pakurkal

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

Nearby Villages of Pakurkal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pakurkal