Tankua

Tankua is a village located in Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Jeypore (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Tankua village is also a gram panchayat.

Tankua has its own place in the vibrant Koraput region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Tankua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tankua is 429088. The village spans a total geographical area of 95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764003. Jeypur is nearest town to Tankua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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Population of Tankua

Below is a concise population overview of Tankua as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 562 277 285
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 96 50 46
Scheduled Castes (SC) 78 36 42
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 68 30 38
Literate Population 280 163 117
Illiterate Population 282 114 168

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Tankua village:

  • The total population of Tankua village is around 562, including approximately 277 males and 285 females, with a sex ratio of 1028 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 96 children aged 0–6 years in Tankua village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Tankua village has 78 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 68 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Tankua village is about 49.82%, with male literacy at 58.84% and female literacy at 41.05%.
  • There are around 146 households in Tankua village.

Connectivity of Tankua

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Tankua

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

Balia Polkaput Bodoujei Sanoujei Mondosil Dimla Ronginiguda Padmapur Jeypore L R Mahaliaput Panasput Bagra

Frequently Asked Questions about Tankua

Where is Tankua located?
Tankua village is situated in Jeypore Tehsil, within the Koraput district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tankua?
Tankua serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Tankua?
The pincode of Tankua is 764003, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Tankua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tankua is 562, with 277 males and 285 females.
How many households are there in Tankua as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tankua village has a total of 146 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tankua as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tankua is 49.82%. The male literacy rate is 58.84%, while the female literacy rate is 41.05%.