Itkhori block
Itkhori
Itkhoee | |
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Community development block | |
Chatra | |
Website | chatra |
Itkhori is a
Overview
Chatra district forms a part of the
Maoist activities
Jharkhand is one of the states affected by
Geography
Itkhori is located at 24°17′49″N 85°9′18″E / 24.29694°N 85.15500°E
Itkhori CD block is bounded by
The Mohana flows through Itkhori CD block.[6]
Itkhori CD block has an area of 160.60 km2.[7]Itkhori police station serves this block.[8] The headquarters of Itkhori CD block is at Itkhori village.[9]
There are 12 panchayats and 159 villages in Itkhori.[1]
Gram panchayats of Itkhori CD block/ panchayat samiti are: Koni, Dhuna, Itkhori, Tonatanr, Dhankheri, Pitij, Halmata, Saharjam, Malakpur, Parsuni, Nawada and Karni.[1]
Demographics
Population
According to the
Itkhori village had a total population of 7,121 as per 2011 census.[10]
Literacy
As of 2011[update] census the total number of literate persons in Itkhori CD block was 41,775 (62.90% of the population over 6 years) out of which males numbered 24,276 (78.43% of the male population over 6 years) and females numbered 17,499 (47.24% of the female population over 6 years). The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 31.20%.[10]
As of 2011[update] census, literacy in Chatra district was 60.18% [11] Literacy in Jharkhand (for population over 7 years) was 66.41% in 2011.[12] Literacy in India in 2011 was 74.04%.[13]
See also – List of Jharkhand districts ranked by literacy rate
Literacy in CD Blocks of Chatra district |
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Shaligram Ramnarayanpur – 54.83 |
Pratappur – 53.19% |
Kunda – 44.84%
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Lawalong – 49.02% |
Chatra – 55.54% |
Kanhachatti – 62.88% |
Itkhori – 62.90%
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Mayurhand – 64.41%
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Gidhour – 68.07%
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Pathalgada – 67.39%
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Simaria – 63.40%
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Tandwa – 62.74%
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Source: 2011 Census: CD Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data |
Language and religion
At the time of the 2011 census, 86.12% of the population spoke Khortha, 11.32% Hindi and 2.17% Urdu as their first language.[16]
Rural poverty
Total number of BPL households in Itkhori CD block in 2002-2007 was 12,899.[17] According to 2011 census, number of households in Itkhori CD block was 12,373.[18] Rural poverty in Jharkhand declined from 66% in 1993–94 to 46% in 2004–05. In 2011, it has come down to 39.1%.[19]
Note: BPL data possibly includes that of Mayurhand CD block
Economy
Livelihood
In Itkhori CD block in 2011, among the class of total workers, cultivators numbered 8,615 and formed 32.44%, agricultural labourers numbered 11,071 and formed 41.69%, household industry workers numbered 812 and formed 3.06% and other workers numbered 6,657 and formed 22.81%. Total workers numbered 26,555 and formed 35.44% of the total population, and non-workers numbered 48,374 and formed 64.56% of the population.[20]
Infrastructure
There are 137 inhabited villages in Itkhori CD block. In 2011, 87 villages had power supply. 9 villages had tap water (treated/ untreated), 133 villages had well water (covered/ uncovered), 135 villages had hand pumps, and all villages had drinking water facility. 23 villages had post offices, 25 villages had sub post offices, 8 villages had telephones (land lines), 63 villages had mobile phone coverage. 132 villages had pucca (paved) village roads, 25 villages had bus service (public/ private), 6 villages had
Agriculture
Chatra is a predominantly forest district with 65% of the land area being covered with forests. The balance 35% of the area has both rocky and
Backward Regions Grant Fund
Chatra district is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from the Backward Regions Grant Fund. The fund created by the Government of India is designed to redress regional imbalances in development. As of 2012, 272 districts across the country were listed under this scheme. The list includes 21 districts of Jharkhand.[23][24]
Education
According to the District Census Handbook, Chatra, 2011 census, Itkhori CD block had 40 villages with pre-primary schools, 105 villages with primary schools, 59 villages with middle schools, 3 villages with secondary schools, 1 village with senior secondary school, 31 villages with no educational facility.[25]
.*Note: Senior secondary schools are also known as Inter colleges in Jharkhand
Bhadrakali College was established at Itkhori in 1979. It is affiliated with Vinoba Bhave University.[26]
Krishnaballabh Sahay High School is famous there. Land for this school was donated by Parmeshwar Dayal who was landlord of Dhuna Village. Approx 1,000 students study in this school. There is land measuring 601 katha which is used as a play ground. It was donated by a Dhuna resident.
Culture
There are some links to the Jain Teerthankar, Sheetalnath.[28] In 2012, the Archeological Survey of India has excavated an ancient Jain idol from beneath of the Bhadrakali temple compound.[29][30]
Itkhori picture gallery
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Idols of Bhadrakali temple
Healthcare
According to the District Census Handbook, Chatra, 2011 census, Itkhori CD block had 13 villages with primary health centres, 21 villages with primary health subcentres, 18 villages with maternity and child welfare centres, 6 villages with allopathic hospitals, 7 villages with dispensaries, 5 villages with veterinary hospitals, 2 villages with family welfare centres, 16 villages with medicine shops.[25]
.*Note: Private medical practitioners, alternative medicine etc. not included
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- ^ "Three faiths, one temple - ASI to excavate Itkhori edifice built in 7th Century AD". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Three faiths, one temple - ASI to excavate Itkhori edifice built in 7th Century AD". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Stupa and not shivling at temple - Buddhists believe Bodh Gaya-like structure may be unearthed". www.telegraphindia.com.