Talhar - Suchetgarh, Jammu

Talhar is a village situated in the Suchetgarh tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from R.s.pora and around 34 km from Jammu. Talhar village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talhar is 006155. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.6 hectares and falls under the 181102 pincode. R.s.pora is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Talhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suchet Garh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talhar

According to the 2011 Census, Talhar village had a total population of 792 people, including 405 males and 387 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.04%, with male literacy at 86.80% and female literacy at 71.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 530, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Talhar

Talhar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Talhar

Talhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bari Brahman, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.s.pora to Talhar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Talhar is about 34 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 Talhar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talhar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Talhar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talhar village are given below:

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