Other villages in Tokke include Åmdals Verk, Eidsborg, Høydalsmo, Lårdal, and Øvre Byrte.

The river name is probably derived from the Old Norse word þot meaning "roaring", "rushing", or "howling".

The official blazon is "Or a bear passant sable" (Norwegian: På gulll grunn ein gåande svart bjørn).

Other mountains in Tokke including Brandsnutene, Gråsteinsnosi, Sæbyggjenuten, Stølsdalsnutane, and Svolhusgreini.

The river Tokke and the lakes Bandak, Botnedalsvatn, and Byrtevatn are all located in the municipality as well.

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Tokke is made up of 21 representatives that are elected to four-year terms.

The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.