Turakhar Population, Caste, Working Data Uttar Bastar Kanker, Chhattisgarh - Census 2011
Turakhar is a village situated in Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 86 families residing in the village Turakhar. The total population of Turakhar is 338 out of which 163 are males and 175 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Turakhar is 1,074.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Turakhar village is 21 which is 6% of the total population. There are 10 male children and 11 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Turakhar is 1,100 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,074) of Turakhar village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Turakhar is 71.9%. Thus Turakhar village has higher literacy rate compared to 60.9% of Uttar Bastar Kanker district. The male literacy rate is 86.27% and the female literacy rate is 58.54% in Turakhar village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Turakhar village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Turakhar Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Turakhar village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Literacy | 71.92% | 86.27% | 58.54% |
| Scheduled Caste | 103 | 47 | 56 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 209 | 103 | 106 |
| Illiterate | 110 | 31 | 79 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 30.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 61.8% of total population in Turakhar village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Turakhar village out of total population, 196 were engaged in work activities. 32.7% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 67.3% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 196 workers engaged in Main Work, 51 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 64 | 59 | 5 |
| Cultivators | 51 | 49 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Marginal Workers | 132 | 45 | 87 |
| Non Working | 142 | 59 | 83 |
Nearby Villages to Turakhar,
Below are the list of villages near Turakhar village in Kanker.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Arjuni | 673 |
| Bhirawahi | 1,078 |
| Chiwranj | 402 |
| Kodajunga | 891 |
| Malgaon | 1,089 |
| Mankeshri | 1,077 |
| Khamdhodangi | 443 |
| Patharri | 626 |
| Kurishtikur | 1,208 |
| Gad Pichhawadi | 2,327 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Turakhar, Uttar Bastar Kanker, Chhattisgarh - Wikipedia