Tusko - Gomia, Bokaro

Tusko is a village situated in the Gomia subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 47 km from Gumia and around 114 km from Bokaro. Badki Sidhawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tusko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tusko is 362309. The village covers a total geographical area of 343 hectares and falls under the 825312 pincode.

Tusko village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tusko

As per Census 2011, Tusko village has a total population of 750 people, consisting of 380 males and 370 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tusko are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population750380370
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1195267
Scheduled Tribes (ST)562927
Literate Population335225110
Illiterate Population415155260

Nearby Villages of Tusko

Tusko is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chhotki SidhbaraWest1.78 km
Chatro ChatiEast1.91 km
KatwariNorth2.04 km
MangroNorth-East2.07 km
TiskopiSouth-East2.25 km
ChipriNorth-West2.55 km
Barki SidhabaraWest2.68 km
AtaundiSouth2.75 km
GurudihWest2.98 km
ChilgaSouth-East3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tusko

Tusko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danea, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Tusko is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tusko

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tusko village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tusko

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tusko village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tusko

Where is Tusko located?

Tusko village is located in Gomia Subdivision, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tusko?

The Gram Panchayat of Tusko is Badki Sidhawara.

What is the pincode of Tusko?

The pincode of Tusko is 825312.

What is the population of Tusko?

Tusko has a total population of 750, including 380 males and 370 females.

How many households are there in Tusko?

There are 133 households in Tusko.

What is the literacy rate in Tusko?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tusko is 44.67%. Male literacy is 59.21% and female literacy is 29.73%.