Irkia

Irkia is a village located in Gande subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Gande (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Barmasiya 1 is the gram panchayat of Irkia village.

Here you can discover what makes Irkia unique in its vibrant Gande-Giridih region. You’ll see Irkia’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 Irkia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Irkia is 351818. The village spans a total geographical area of 197 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 815312. Giridih is nearest town to Irkia village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Irkia

Population of Irkia

According to the 2011 Census, Irkia has a total population of about 462, with approximately 247 males and 215 females. The sex ratio is around 870 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 343 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.68%, with male literacy at about 45.34% and female literacy near 18.14%. There are around 69 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Irkia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Irkia

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

Nearby Villages of Irkia

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

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