Tokad

Tokad is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Bandgaon is the gram panchayat of Tokad village.

Here you can discover what makes Tokad unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Tokad’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 Tokad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tokad is 377133. The village spans a total geographical area of 392 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Bandgaon is nearest town to Tokad village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Tokad

Population of Tokad

According to the 2011 Census, Tokad has a total population of about 867, with approximately 450 males and 417 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 126 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 9 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 810. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.48%, with male literacy at about 62.89% and female literacy near 47.48%. There are around 160 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tokad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tokad

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

Nearby Villages of Tokad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tokad