Irkha Village Overview
Irkha is a village in Nanda Kumar tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Nanda Kumar is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Irkha village. As per available records (2009), Byabattarhatpaschim is the Gram Panchayat for Irkha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Irkha 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 Irkha is 344682. The village covers a geographical area of 106.28 hectares and has a pincode of 721648. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Location Map of Irkha
Population & Demographics of Irkha
This section provides population and demographic details of Irkha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,754 | 906 | 848 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 217 | 99 | 118 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,424 | 776 | 648 |
| Illiterate Population | 330 | 130 | 200 |
Key population details of Irkha village are given below:
- Irkha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,754, including approximately 906 males and 848 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 17 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Irkha village is high, with a literacy rate of about 81.19%.
- There are around 399 households in Irkha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Irkha
Transport facilities help residents of Irkha 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Irkha
The following villages are located close to Irkha 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 Irkha
- Where is Irkha located?
- Irkha village is located in Nanda Kumar Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Irkha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Irkha is Byabattarhatpaschim (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Irkha?
- The pincode of Irkha is 721648.
- What is the population of Irkha?
- Irkha has a total population of 1,754, including 906 males and 848 females.
- How many households are there in Irkha?
- There are 399 households in Irkha.
- What is the literacy rate in Irkha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Irkha is 81.19%. Male literacy is 85.65% and female literacy is 76.42%.