Pekuchhara Village Overview
Pekuchhara is a village in Panisagar tehsil of North Tripura district, Tripura. It lies about 7 km from Panisagar tehsil headquarters and around 39 km from Kailasahar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pekucherra is the Gram Panchayat for Pekuchhara village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pekuchhara village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pekuchhara is 272651. The village covers a geographical area of 903 hectares and has a pincode of 799260. Dharmanagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Pekuchhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Panisagar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Pekuchhara
Population & Demographics of Pekuchhara
This section provides population and demographic details of Pekuchhara village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,852 | 938 | 914 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 316 | 153 | 163 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 230 | 114 | 116 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 230 | 124 | 106 |
| Literate Population | 1,245 | 641 | 604 |
| Illiterate Population | 607 | 297 | 310 |
Key population details of Pekuchhara village are given below:
- Pekuchhara village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,852, including approximately 938 males and 914 females, with a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 230 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 230 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pekuchhara village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.22%.
- There are around 429 households in Pekuchhara village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pekuchhara
Transport facilities help residents of Pekuchhara village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pekuchhara
The following villages are located close to Pekuchhara and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pekuchhara
- Where is Pekuchhara located?
- Pekuchhara village is located in Panisagar Subdivision, North Tripura district, Tripura, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pekuchhara?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pekuchhara is Pekucherra (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pekuchhara?
- The pincode of Pekuchhara is 799260.
- What is the population of Pekuchhara?
- Pekuchhara has a total population of 1,852, including 938 males and 914 females.
- How many households are there in Pekuchhara?
- There are 429 households in Pekuchhara.
- What is the literacy rate in Pekuchhara?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pekuchhara is 67.22%. Male literacy is 68.34% and female literacy is 66.08%.