Tankodih - Kharsawan, Saraikela Kharsawan

Tankodih is a village situated in the Kharsawan subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from Kharsawan and around 5 km from Seraikelakharsawan. Hribhanja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tankodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tankodih is 378710. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 833101 pincode.

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

Population of Tankodih

As per Census 2011, Tankodih village has a total population of 495 people, consisting of 255 males and 240 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 189 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tankodih are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population495255240
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874938
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1598277
Literate Population18912465
Illiterate Population306131175

Nearby Villages of Tankodih

Tankodih 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MudadihNorth-West1.50 km
SaurangSouth-West1.57 km
KatadihNorth-East1.94 km
PundidahSouth-West1.99 km
NarayanberaNorth2.24 km
DirioraEast2.32 km
KondadihSouth-East2.63 km
KhejurdaWest2.74 km
HurangdaNorth-West3.00 km
KashidihSouth3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tankodih

Tankodih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahali Marup, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikelakharsawan to Tankodih is about 5 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 Tankodih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tankodih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tankodih

Where is Tankodih located?

Tankodih village is located in Kharsawan Subdivision, Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tankodih?

The Gram Panchayat of Tankodih is Hribhanja.

What is the pincode of Tankodih?

The pincode of Tankodih is 833101.

What is the population of Tankodih?

Tankodih has a total population of 495, including 255 males and 240 females.

How many households are there in Tankodih?

There are 106 households in Tankodih.

What is the literacy rate in Tankodih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tankodih is 38.18%. Male literacy is 48.63% and female literacy is 27.08%.