Takua

Takua is a village located in Kaniha tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Kaniha (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Kaniha is the gram panchayat of Takua village.

Here you can discover what makes Takua unique in its vibrant Kaniha-Anugul region. You’ll see Takua’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 Takua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Takua is 403780. The village spans a total geographical area of 395 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759117. Talcher is nearest town to Takua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

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

Google Map of Takua

Population of Takua

According to the 2011 Census, Takua has a total population of about 639, with approximately 338 males and 301 females. The sex ratio is around 890 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 172 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.76%, with male literacy at about 81.36% and female literacy near 52.49%. There are around 163 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Takua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Takua

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

Nearby Villages of Takua

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Takua