Taggar Kalan
Taggar Kalan is a village located in Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Mukerian (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Taggar Kalan village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Taggar Kalan unique in its vibrant Mukerian-Hoshiarpur region. You’ll see Taggar Kalan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Taggar Kalan
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Taggar Kalan is 031144. The village spans a total geographical area of 314 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144214. Mukerian is nearest town to Taggar Kalan village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Taggar Kalan
Population of Taggar Kalan
According to the 2011 Census, Taggar Kalan has a total population of about 1,065, with approximately 526 males and 539 females. The sex ratio is around 1024 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 48 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.11%, with male literacy at about 76.24% and female literacy near 68.09%. There are around 214 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Taggar Kalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,065 | 526 | 539 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 129 | 64 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 48 | 24 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 768 | 401 | 367 |
| Illiterate Population | 297 | 125 | 172 |
Connectivity of Taggar Kalan
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Taggar Kalan. As per the 2011 stats, Taggar Kalan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Taggar Kalan
Knowing the nearby villages of Taggar Kalan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Taggar Kalan.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taggar Kalan
- Where is Taggar Kalan located?
- Taggar Kalan village is situated in Mukerian Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Taggar Kalan?
- Taggar Kalan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Taggar Kalan?
- The pincode of Taggar Kalan is 144214, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Taggar Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Taggar Kalan is 1,065, with 526 males and 539 females.
- How many households are there in Taggar Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Taggar Kalan village has a total of 214 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Taggar Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Taggar Kalan is 72.11%. The male literacy rate is 76.24%, while the female literacy rate is 68.09%.