Tankocha - Nimdih, Saraikela Kharsawan

Tankocha is a village situated in the Nimdih subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from Nimdih and around 55 km from Seraikela-kharsawan. Lupungdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tankocha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tankocha is 379045. The village covers a total geographical area of 341 hectares and falls under the 833104 pincode. Jamsedhpur is the nearest town.

Tankocha 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 Tankocha

According to the 2011 Census, Tankocha village had a total population of 441 people, including 216 males and 225 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.28%, with male literacy at 73.40% and female literacy at 46.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Tankocha

Tankocha 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 Tankocha

Tankocha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chandil Jn, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela-kharsawan to Tankocha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tankocha

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

Health Facilities in Tankocha

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

FAQs about Tankocha