Talap Town - Doom Dooma, Tinsukia
Talap Town is a village situated in the Doom Dooma subdivision of Tinsukia district, Assam. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Doom Dooma and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Tinsukia. Talap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talap Town village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Talap Town is 290175. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.95 hectares and falls under the 786156 pincode. Doomdoma is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Talap Town village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sadiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Talap Town
According to the 2011 Census, Talap Town village had a total population of 2,674 people, including 1,393 males and 1,281 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.96%, with male literacy at 94.03% and female literacy at 85.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,674 | 1,393 | 1,281 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 284 | 154 | 130 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 86 | 43 | 43 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 65 | 31 | 34 |
| Literate Population | 2,150 | 1,165 | 985 |
| Illiterate Population | 524 | 228 | 296 |
Nearby Villages of Talap Town
Talap Town 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 Talap Town
Talap Town is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Talap Town has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doomdoma to Talap Town is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tinsukia to Talap Town is about 45 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 Talap Town
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talap Town village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Talap Town
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talap Town village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Talap Town
Where is Talap Town located?
Talap Town village is located in Doom Dooma Subdivision, Tinsukia district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Talap Town?
The Gram Panchayat of Talap Town is Talap.
What is the pincode of Talap Town?
The pincode of Talap Town is 786156.
What is the population of Talap Town?
Talap Town had a total population of 2,674, including 1,393 males and 1,281 females.
How many households are there in Talap Town?
Talap Town had 485 households.
What is the literacy rate in Talap Town?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talap Town was 89.96%. Male literacy was 94.03% and female literacy was 85.58%.