Tarhul - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Tarhul is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Tarhul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarhul is 447651. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.24 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Tarhul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tarhul

According to the 2011 Census, Tarhul village had a total population of 791 people, including 384 males and 407 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.77%, with male literacy at 84.76% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 724.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Tarhul

Tarhul is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Tarhul

Tarhul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Tarhul is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Tarhul is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarhul

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tarhul village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Tarhul

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tarhul village are given below:

FAQs about Tarhul