Tashpur - Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala

Tashpur is a village situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sultanpur Lodhi and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Tashpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tashpur is 029502. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.69 hectares and falls under the 144626 pincode. Sultanpur Lodhi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Tashpur

According to the 2011 Census, Tashpur village had a total population of 961 people, including 484 males and 477 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 79.95% and female literacy at 69.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Tashpur

Tashpur 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 Tashpur

Tashpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lohian Khas Jn, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Tashpur is about 32 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 Tashpur

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

Health Facilities in Tashpur

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

FAQs about Tashpur