Takarma - Basia, Gumla
Takarma is a village situated in the Basia subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basiya and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Turbunga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takarma village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Takarma is 375876. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 835207 pincode.
Takarma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sisai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Takarma
According to the 2011 Census, Takarma village had a total population of 735 people, including 361 males and 374 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.35%, with male literacy at 81.59% and female literacy at 69.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 647.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 735 | 361 | 374 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 46 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 647 | 322 | 325 |
| Literate Population | 480 | 257 | 223 |
| Illiterate Population | 255 | 104 | 151 |
Nearby Villages of Takarma
Takarma is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Takarma
Takarma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Takarma is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Takarma
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Takarma village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Takarma
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Takarma village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Takarma
Where is Takarma located?
Takarma village is located in Basia Subdivision, Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Takarma?
The Gram Panchayat of Takarma is Turbunga.
What is the pincode of Takarma?
The pincode of Takarma is 835207.
What is the population of Takarma?
Takarma had a total population of 735, including 361 males and 374 females.
How many households are there in Takarma?
Takarma had 154 households.
What is the literacy rate in Takarma?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takarma was 75.35%. Male literacy was 81.59% and female literacy was 69.25%.