Thappal - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Thappal is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Thapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thappal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thappal is 038421. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.4 hectares and falls under the 140116 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Thappal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the S.a.s.nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thappal

According to the 2011 Census, Thappal village had a total population of 559 people, including 295 males and 264 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 72.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Thappal

Thappal 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 Thappal

Thappal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Thappal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thappal

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

Health Facilities in Thappal

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

FAQs about Thappal