Okba

Block / Subdivision Basia
District Gumla
State Jharkhand

About Okba

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Okba village is 375952. Okba village is located in Basia subdivision of Gumla district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Basia (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Gumla. As per 2009 stats, Okba village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 697 hectares. Okba has a total population of 1,120 peoples, out of which male population is 541 while female population is 579. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1070 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of okba village is 50.63% out of which 60.63% males and 41.28% females are literate. There are about 203 houses in okba village. Pincode of okba village locality is 835229.

When it comes to administration, Okba village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Okba village comes under Sisai Vidhan Sabha constituency & Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency. Basia is nearest town to okba village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Okba

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,120 541 579
Literate Population 567 328 239
Illiterate Population 553 213 340

Connectivity of Okba

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Okba

Frequently Asked Questions about Okba

Where is Okba located?

Okba village is situated in Basia Subdivision, within the Gumla district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Okba?

Okba serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Okba?

The pincode of Okba is 835229, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Okba as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Okba is 1,120, with 541 males and 579 females.

How many households are there in Okba as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Okba village has a total of 203 households.

What is the literacy rate in Okba as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Okba is 50.63%. The male literacy rate is 60.63%, while the female literacy rate is 41.28%.