Takipur - Dasua, Hoshiarpur

Takipur is a village situated in the Dasua tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasua and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Takipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takipur is 030973. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 144207 pincode. Dasua is the nearest town.

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

Population of Takipur

According to the 2011 Census, Takipur village had a total population of 174 people, including 92 males and 82 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.12%, with male literacy at 87.34% and female literacy at 78.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Takipur

Takipur 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 Takipur

Takipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dasuya, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Takipur is about 40 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 Takipur

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

Health Facilities in Takipur

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

FAQs about Takipur