Thakkarwal - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Thakkarwal is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Thakerwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakkarwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakkarwal is 031763. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 144521 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Thakkarwal

According to the 2011 Census, Thakkarwal village had a total population of 1,004 people, including 498 males and 506 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.52%, with male literacy at 93.39% and female literacy at 79.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Thakkarwal

Thakkarwal 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 Thakkarwal

Thakkarwal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nasrala, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Thakkarwal is about 28 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 Thakkarwal

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

Health Facilities in Thakkarwal

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

FAQs about Thakkarwal