Talhan - Jalandhar - I, Jalandhar

Talhan is a village situated in the Jalandhar - I tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalandhar - I and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Talhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talhan is 030356. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 144101 pincode. Jalandhar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Talhan

According to the 2011 Census, Talhan village had a total population of 2,940 people, including 1,493 males and 1,447 females, living in 629 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.27%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 72.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,824.

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

Nearby Villages of Talhan

Talhan 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 Talhan

Talhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalandhar Cant, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Talhan is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talhan

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

Health Facilities in Talhan

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

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