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

As per Census 2011, Tarpala village has a total population of 770 people, consisting of 418 males and 352 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 490 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tarpala are given below:

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