Garhi Tarkhana - Samrala, Ludhiana

Garhi Tarkhana is a village situated in the Samrala tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samrala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ludhiana. Garhi Tarkahana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhi Tarkhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhi Tarkhana is 033090. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 141115 pincode. Machhiwara is the nearest town.

Garhi Tarkhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Samrala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garhi Tarkhana

According to the 2011 Census, Garhi Tarkhana village had a total population of 2,422 people, including 1,275 males and 1,147 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.29%, with male literacy at 72.74% and female literacy at 63.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 551.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhi Tarkhana

Garhi Tarkhana 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 Garhi Tarkhana

Public transport in the Garhi Tarkhana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samrala, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ludhiana to Garhi Tarkhana is about 35 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 Garhi Tarkhana

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

Health Facilities in Garhi Tarkhana

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

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