Tekal

Tekal is a village located in Malur taluka of Kolar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Malur (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Kolar. As per 2009 stats, Tekal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Tekal unique in its vibrant Malur-Kolar region. You’ll see Tekal’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 Tekal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tekal is 622415. The village spans a total geographical area of 438.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 563137. Bangarpet is nearest town to Tekal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

Google Map of Tekal

Population of Tekal

According to the 2011 Census, Tekal has a total population of about 1,728, with approximately 886 males and 842 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 425 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 140. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.72%, with male literacy at about 72.57% and female literacy near 54.39%. There are around 376 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tekal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tekal

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

Nearby Villages of Tekal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tekal