Tanko

Tanko is a village located in Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Namkum (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Ranchi. As per 2009 stats, Chandaghasi is the gram panchayat of Tanko village.

Here you can discover what makes Tanko unique in its vibrant Namkum-Ranchi region. You’ll see Tanko’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 Tanko

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tanko is 374009. The village spans a total geographical area of 271 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 830003. Namkum is nearest town to Tanko village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Tanko

Population of Tanko

According to the 2011 Census, Tanko has a total population of about 1,481, with approximately 739 males and 742 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 191 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 36 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,440. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.26%, with male literacy at about 74.83% and female literacy near 49.73%. There are around 290 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tanko's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tanko

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

Nearby Villages of Tanko

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tanko