Toka village is a community in North Rupununi, region 9, with a population of approximately 207 residents. The main economic activities for this community are farming and small trade.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Toka Village |
| Satellite/s | - |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | 12.5 sq miles |
| Titled/Untitled | Titled |
| Name of Current Toshao (2012) | Japhtpah Singh |
| Name of Former Toshao | Michael D e Mendoca |
| Total Number Councillors | 6 |
| Number of CSO’s | 10 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 207 |
| Number of households | 45 |
| 1 st Language | Makushi |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | Radio |
| Means of Electricity | Solar system |
| Types of transportation | bicycles, Motor bikes, Tractor, Horse |
| Nearest Town or Village for marketing linkages | Brazil |
| Lethem | |
| Soil Type | Sandy loom, hard clay |
| Economy | |
| Major economic activities | Small trade, cash crops, poultry rearing |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Toka Nursery School |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 40 |
| Name of Primary School Students | Toka Primary school |
| Number of Primary School Students | 40 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health hut |
| Health Personnel | Community Health Worker |
| Source of Water Supply | Wells, spring, creek |
| BUILDINGS | |
| Other Main Buildings | Women’s sewing building, old health hut, food processing building |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | |
| Other Infrastructure | 2 water trestle with 4 400glns tanks each, Village farm, Village corral |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| Other Equipment | Mist Blower, 1 2’’ water pump, 2 manual spray cans |
| GROUPS | |
| List of Social Groups and Clubs | Toka Youth Development Club, Malaria health group |