Thaska - Gohana, Sonipat
Thaska is a village situated in the Gohana tehsil of Sonipat district, Haryana. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohana and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Sonipat. Thaska village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thaska is 059662. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 131301 pincode. Gohana is the nearest town.
Thaska village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baroda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sonipat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Thaska
According to the 2011 Census, Thaska village had a total population of 1,706 people, including 941 males and 765 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.89%, with male literacy at 87.76% and female literacy at 65.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465.
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 | 1,706 | 941 | 765 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 245 | 132 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 465 | 261 | 204 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,138 | 710 | 428 |
| Illiterate Population | 568 | 231 | 337 |
Nearby Villages of Thaska
Thaska 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 Thaska
Thaska is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Thaska 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 Sonipat to Thaska is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Thaska
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thaska village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Thaska
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thaska village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Thaska
Where is Thaska located?
Thaska village is located in Gohana Tehsil, Sonipat district, Haryana, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thaska?
Thaska is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Thaska?
The pincode of Thaska is 131301.
What is the population of Thaska?
Thaska had a total population of 1,706, including 941 males and 765 females.
How many households are there in Thaska?
Thaska had 328 households.
What is the literacy rate in Thaska?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thaska was 77.89%. Male literacy was 87.76% and female literacy was 65.64%.