Talkar Grant Village - Katigora, Cachar
Talkar Grant is a village situated in the Katigora subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 330 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katigora and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Silchar. Mahadevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talkar Grant village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Talkar Grant is 299023. The village covers a total geographical area of 1371.5 hectares and falls under the 788115 pincode. Badarpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Talkar Grant village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katigorah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Talkar Grant
As per Census 2011, Talkar Grant village has a total population of 8,068 people, consisting of 4,196 males and 3,872 females. The village has 1,720 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,533 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,280 literate and 3,788 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,763 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talkar Grant are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,068 | 4,196 | 3,872 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,533 | 793 | 740 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,763 | 930 | 833 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 4,280 | 2,441 | 1,839 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,788 | 1,755 | 2,033 |
Nearby Villages of Talkar Grant
Talkar Grant is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Talkar Grant
Public transport in the Talkar Grant is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarpur to Talkar Grant is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Silchar to Talkar Grant is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Talkar Grant
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talkar Grant village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Talkar Grant
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talkar Grant village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Talkar Grant
Where is Talkar Grant located?
Talkar Grant village is located in Katigora Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Talkar Grant?
The Gram Panchayat of Talkar Grant is Mahadevpur.
What is the pincode of Talkar Grant?
The pincode of Talkar Grant is 788115.
What is the population of Talkar Grant?
Talkar Grant has a total population of 8,068, including 4,196 males and 3,872 females.
How many households are there in Talkar Grant?
There are 1,720 households in Talkar Grant.
What is the literacy rate in Talkar Grant?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talkar Grant is 53.05%. Male literacy is 58.17% and female literacy is 47.49%.