Tanku Village Overview
Tanku is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 21 km from Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) tehsil headquarters and around 16 km from Chatra district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Karailibar is the Gram Panchayat for Tanku village.
The sections below provide essential information about Tanku 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 Tanku is 348230. The village covers a geographical area of 140 hectares and has a pincode of 825401. Jori is the nearest town.
Location Map of Tanku
Population & Demographics of Tanku
This section provides population and demographic details of Tanku village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 403 | 202 | 201 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 82 | 34 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 153 | 68 | 85 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 131 | 90 | 41 |
| Illiterate Population | 272 | 112 | 160 |
Key population details of Tanku village are given below:
- Tanku village is a small village with a total population of around 403, including approximately 202 males and 201 females, with a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 153 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Tanku village is low, with a literacy rate of about 32.51%.
- There are around 73 households in Tanku village.
Transport & Connectivity of Tanku
Transport facilities help residents of Tanku 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 within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Tanku
The following villages are located close to Tanku 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 Tanku
- Where is Tanku located?
- Tanku village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Tanku?
- The Gram Panchayat of Tanku is Karailibar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Tanku?
- The pincode of Tanku is 825401.
- What is the population of Tanku?
- Tanku has a total population of 403, including 202 males and 201 females.
- How many households are there in Tanku?
- There are 73 households in Tanku.
- What is the literacy rate in Tanku?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tanku is 32.51%. Male literacy is 44.55% and female literacy is 20.40%.