Talsana - Lakhtar, Surendranagar
Talsana is a village situated in the Lakhtar taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhtar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Surendranagar. Talsana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Talsana is 512196. The village covers a total geographical area of 4790.09 hectares and falls under the 363427 pincode. Wadhwan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Talsana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dasada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surendranagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Talsana
As per Census 2011, Talsana village has a total population of 2,943 people, consisting of 1,516 males and 1,427 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 476 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,566 literate and 1,377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talsana are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,943 | 1,516 | 1,427 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 476 | 259 | 217 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 255 | 138 | 117 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 1,566 | 941 | 625 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,377 | 575 | 802 |
Nearby Villages of Talsana
Talsana 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 Talsana
Talsana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wadhwan to Talsana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Surendranagar to Talsana is about 47 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 Talsana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talsana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Talsana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talsana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Talsana
Where is Talsana located?
Talsana village is located in Lakhtar Taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Talsana?
Talsana is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Talsana?
The pincode of Talsana is 363427.
What is the population of Talsana?
Talsana has a total population of 2,943, including 1,516 males and 1,427 females.
How many households are there in Talsana?
There are 530 households in Talsana.
What is the literacy rate in Talsana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talsana is 53.21%. Male literacy is 62.07% and female literacy is 43.80%.