Thapkaur

Thapkaur is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 80km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Thapkaur village. As per 2009 stats, Gagwal is the gram panchayat of Thapkaur village.

Here you can discover what makes Thapkaur unique in its vibrant Nurpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Thapkaur’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 Thapkaur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thapkaur is 008380. The village spans a total geographical area of 286.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176204. Pathankot is nearest town to Thapkaur village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Thapkaur 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 Indora 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 Thapkaur

Population of Thapkaur

According to the 2011 Census, Thapkaur has a total population of about 1,226, with approximately 637 males and 589 females. The sex ratio is around 924 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 138 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 425 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 71.70%, with male literacy at about 76.14% and female literacy near 66.89%. There are around 230 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Thapkaur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Thapkaur

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

Nearby Villages of Thapkaur

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

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