Tapa
Tapa is a Town and Tehsil in Barnala District of Punjab. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Tapa Block (CD) is 00276. The total area of Tapa Tehsil is 584 km², which includes 567.74 km² of rural area and 16.75 km² of urban area. Tapa has a sex ratio of approximately 882 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tapa Tehsil
Tapa Tehsil has a total of 48 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Tapa Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alkran | Alkrra | Bhadaur |
2 | Badhata | N/A | Bhadaur |
3 | Badra | Badra | Tapa |
4 | Baloke | Baloke | Tapa |
5 | Bhaini Fatta | Bhaini Fatta | Tapa |
6 | Bhila | Beehla Kalan | Barnala |
7 | Bhotna | Bhotna | Bhadaur |
8 | Burj Fatehgarh | Burj Fatehgarh | Barnala |
9 | Chhana Gulabsingh | Channa Gulab Singh | Bhadaur |
10 | Chhiniwal Khurd | Chhiniwal Khurd | Barnala |
11 | Chung | Chunga Kothe | Barnala |
12 | Daraj | Daraj | Tapa |
13 | Deepgarh | Deepgarh | Bhadaur |
14 | Dhaula | Nanakpura Pindi | Barnala |
15 | Dhilwan | Dhillwan Patiala | Tapa |
16 | Dhurkot | Dhurkot | Tapa |
17 | Diwana | Diwana | Barnala |
18 | Draka | Daraka | Tapa |
19 | Gagewal | Gagewal | Barnala |
20 | Gehal | Gehal | Barnala |
21 | Ghunas | Ghunas | Tapa |
22 | Jaimal Singhwala | Jaimal Singh Wala | Tapa |
23 | Jangiana | Jangiana | Bhadaur |
24 | Kahneke | Kahneke | Tapa |
25 | Kharak Singhwala | Kharaksingh Wala | Bhadaur |
26 | Khudi Khurd | Khudi Khurd | Tapa |
27 | Majuke | Majuke | Bhadaur |
28 | Mauran | Mour Patiala | Tapa |
29 | Mehta | Mehta | Tapa |
30 | Nainewala | Nainewal | Bhadaur |
31 | Naraingarh Sohian | Nraingarh Sohian | Barnala |
32 | Pakho | Pakhoke | Tapa |
33 | Patti Bir Singh | N/A | Bhadaur |
34 | Patti Deep Singh | N/A | Bhadaur |
35 | Patti Draka | Patti Daraka | Barnala |
36 | Patti Khatar | N/A | Tapa |
37 | Patti Mohar Singh | N/A | Bhadaur |
38 | Ramgarh | Ramgarh | Bhadaur |
39 | Rura Kalan | Rureke Kalan | Tapa |
40 | Rura Khurd | Rureke Khurd | Tapa |
41 | Sadowal | Sadhowal | Barnala |
42 | Sandhu Kalan | Sandhu Kalan | Bhadaur |
43 | Sehna | Shaina | Barnala |
44 | Tajoke | Tajoke | Tapa |
45 | Talewal | Tallewal | Barnala |
46 | Talwandi | Talwandi | Bhadaur |
47 | Tappa | N/A | Tapa |
48 | Ugoke | Ughoke | Barnala |
Population of Tapa Tehsil
The population profile of Tapa Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Tapa Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,06,828 | 1,65,019 | 41,809 |
Male Population | 1,09,893 | 87,466 | 22,427 |
Female Population | 96,935 | 77,553 | 19,382 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,982 | 17,940 | 5,042 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,466 | 9,738 | 2,728 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,516 | 8,202 | 2,314 |
Literate Population | 1,16,914 | 92,036 | 24,878 |
Literate Male Population | 65,474 | 51,440 | 14,034 |
Literate Female Population | 51,440 | 40,596 | 10,844 |
Illiterate Population | 89,914 | 72,983 | 16,931 |
Illiterate Male Population | 44,419 | 36,026 | 8,393 |
Illiterate Female Population | 45,495 | 36,957 | 8,538 |
Total Households | 39,034 | 30,963 | 8,071 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tapa Tehsil is around 2,06,828 people. This includes 1,09,893 males and 96,935 females. Rural population is about 1,65,019 (87,466 males and 77,553 females), while urban population is nearly 41,809 (22,427 males and 19,382 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 22,982 of the population, with 12,466 boys and 10,516 girls. Rural areas have 17,940 children, and urban areas have about 5,042 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,16,914 literate people in Tapa Tehsil, including 65,474 literate males and 51,440 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 92,036 individuals and urban literacy covers around 24,878 people.
- About 89,914 people in Tapa Tehsil are not literate, including 44,419 males and 45,495 females. Rural areas include 72,983 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,931 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 39,034 households, with 30,963 in villages and 8,071 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tapa Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 69,721 | 53,650 | 16,071 |
SC Male Population | 36,996 | 28,413 | 8,583 |
SC Female Population | 32,725 | 25,237 | 7,488 |
Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Population Density | 354 / km² | 291 / km² | 2,496 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tapa Tehsil is approximately 69,721 people, including 36,996 males and 32,725 females. Around 53,650 people live in rural parts. Nearly 16,071 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 354 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 291 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,496 people per sq. km.