Tarkhankar Village Overview
Tarkhankar is a village in Baroh tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It lies about 34 km from Dharmsala district headquarters. Baroh is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Thana Khas is the Gram Panchayat for Tarkhankar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Tarkhankar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarkhankar is 010022. The village covers a geographical area of 33.13 hectares and has a pincode of 176037. Kangra is the nearest town.
Location Map of Tarkhankar
Population & Demographics of Tarkhankar
This section provides population and demographic details of Tarkhankar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63 | 29 | 34 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| Illiterate Population | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Key population details of Tarkhankar village are given below:
- Tarkhankar village is a very small village with a total population of around 63, including approximately 29 males and 34 females, with a sex ratio of 1172 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Tarkhankar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.25%.
- There are around 10 households in Tarkhankar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Tarkhankar
Transport facilities help residents of Tarkhankar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Tarkhankar
The following villages are located close to Tarkhankar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tarkhankar
- Where is Tarkhankar located?
- Tarkhankar village is located in Baroh Tehsil, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Tarkhankar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Tarkhankar is Thana Khas (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Tarkhankar?
- The pincode of Tarkhankar is 176037.
- What is the population of Tarkhankar?
- Tarkhankar has a total population of 63, including 29 males and 34 females.
- How many households are there in Tarkhankar?
- There are 10 households in Tarkhankar.
- What is the literacy rate in Tarkhankar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarkhankar is 68.25%. Male literacy is 65.52% and female literacy is 70.59%.