Tarpala - Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur

Tarpala is a village situated in the Dera Baba Nanak tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dera Baba Nanak and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Taraple serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarpala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarpala is 028958. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 143602 pincode. Ramdas is the nearest town.

Tarpala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dera baba nanak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tarpala

According to the 2011 Census, Tarpala village had a total population of 770 people, including 418 males and 352 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 79.61% and female literacy at 66.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarpala

Tarpala 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 Tarpala

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tarpala. The nearest railway station is Kathunangal, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Tarpala is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarpala

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

Health Facilities in Tarpala

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

FAQs about Tarpala