Taant - Nokha, Bikaner

Taant is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Kedli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taant is 069682. The village covers a total geographical area of 1512 hectares and falls under the 334803 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Taant village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Taant

According to the 2011 Census, Taant village had a total population of 1,425 people, including 706 males and 719 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.78%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 46.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Taant

Taant 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 Taant

Taant is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shri Balaji, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Taant is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Taant is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taant

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

Health Facilities in Taant

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

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