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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alkran Alkrra Bhadaur
2Badhata N/A Bhadaur
3Badra Badra Tapa
4Baloke Baloke Tapa
5Bhaini Fatta Bhaini Fatta Tapa
6Bhila Beehla Kalan Barnala
7Bhotna Bhotna Bhadaur
8Burj Fatehgarh Burj Fatehgarh Barnala
9Chhana Gulabsingh Channa Gulab Singh Bhadaur
10Chhiniwal Khurd Chhiniwal Khurd Barnala
11Chung Chunga Kothe Barnala
12Daraj Daraj Tapa
13Deepgarh Deepgarh Bhadaur
14Dhaula Nanakpura Pindi Barnala
15Dhilwan Dhillwan Patiala Tapa
16Dhurkot Dhurkot Tapa
17Diwana Diwana Barnala
18Draka Daraka Tapa
19Gagewal Gagewal Barnala
20Gehal Gehal Barnala
21Ghunas Ghunas Tapa
22Jaimal Singhwala Jaimal Singh Wala Tapa
23Jangiana Jangiana Bhadaur
24Kahneke Kahneke Tapa
25Kharak Singhwala Kharaksingh Wala Bhadaur
26Khudi Khurd Khudi Khurd Tapa
27Majuke Majuke Bhadaur
28Mauran Mour Patiala Tapa
29Mehta Mehta Tapa
30Nainewala Nainewal Bhadaur
31Naraingarh Sohian Nraingarh Sohian Barnala
32Pakho Pakhoke Tapa
33Patti Bir Singh N/A Bhadaur
34Patti Deep Singh N/A Bhadaur
35Patti Draka Patti Daraka Barnala
36Patti Khatar N/A Tapa
37Patti Mohar Singh N/A Bhadaur
38Ramgarh Ramgarh Bhadaur
39Rura Kalan Rureke Kalan Tapa
40Rura Khurd Rureke Khurd Tapa
41Sadowal Sadhowal Barnala
42Sandhu Kalan Sandhu Kalan Bhadaur
43Sehna Shaina Barnala
44Tajoke Tajoke Tapa
45Talewal Tallewal Barnala
46Talwandi Talwandi Bhadaur
47Tappa N/A Tapa
48Ugoke 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
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
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.