Takha

Block / Tehsil Shahganj
District Jaunpur

About Takha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Takha village is 200216. Takha village is located in Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Shahganj (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Jaunpur. As per 2009 stats, Takha Poorab is the gram panchayat of Takha village.

The total geographical area of village is 544.2 hectares. Takha has a total population of 4,367 peoples, out of which male population is 2,199 while female population is 2,168. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of takha village is 56.24% out of which 63.94% males and 48.43% females are literate. There are about 616 houses in takha village.

When it comes to administration, Takha village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Takha village comes under Shahganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jaunpur Lok Sabha constituency. Jaunpur is nearest town to takha village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Takha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,367 2,199 2,168
Children (0-6) 756 380 376
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,311 654 657
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,456 1,406 1,050
Illiterate Population 1,911 793 1,118

Connectivity of Takha

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

Nearby Villages of Takha

Frequently Asked Questions about Takha

Where is Takha located?

Takha village is situated in Shahganj Tehsil, within the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Takha?

The Gram Panchayat of Takha is Takha Poorab (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Takha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Takha is 4,367, with 2,199 males and 2,168 females.

How many households are there in Takha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Takha village has a total of 616 households.

What is the literacy rate in Takha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Takha is 56.24%. The male literacy rate is 63.94%, while the female literacy rate is 48.43%.