Wakatoriya - Ichagarh, Saraikela Kharsawan

Wakatoriya is a village situated in the Ichagarh subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 50 km from Sarikela-kharswana. Patkum serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wakatoriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wakatoriya is 378932. The village covers a total geographical area of 272 hectares and falls under the 833216 pincode. Jamshedpur is the nearest town.

Wakatoriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ichagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wakatoriya

According to the 2011 Census, Wakatoriya village had a total population of 625 people, including 312 males and 313 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.16%, with male literacy at 75.98% and female literacy at 44.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 579, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Wakatoriya

Wakatoriya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Wakatoriya

Wakatoriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakarkudi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sarikela-kharswana to Wakatoriya is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wakatoriya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Wakatoriya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Wakatoriya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Wakatoriya village are given below:

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