Thalakan

Thalakan is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 64km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Thalakan village. As per 2009 stats, Surani is the gram panchayat of Thalakan village.

Here you can discover what makes Thalakan unique in its vibrant Khundian-Kangra region. You’ll see Thalakan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Thalakan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thalakan is 010856. The village spans a total geographical area of 183.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176031. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Thalakan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Thalakan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Thalakan

Population of Thalakan

According to the 2011 Census, Thalakan has a total population of about 423, with approximately 211 males and 212 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.49%, with male literacy at about 83.41% and female literacy near 73.58%. There are around 95 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Thalakan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Thalakan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Thalakan. As per the 2011 stats, Thalakan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Thalakan

Knowing the nearby villages of Thalakan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Thalakan.

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