Talwa - Nokha, Bikaner

Talwa is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Mukam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talwa is 069657. The village covers a total geographical area of 1109.58 hectares and falls under the 334803 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Talwa

As per Census 2011, Talwa village has a total population of 696 people, consisting of 370 males and 326 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talwa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population696370326
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387761
Scheduled Castes (SC)211109102
Literate Population27818989
Illiterate Population418181237

Nearby Villages of Talwa

Talwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MukamEast2.58 km
NimbdiyasarNorth3.48 km
MaiyasarSouth4.01 km
HimmatasarNorth-East5.53 km
AnkhisarNorth-West5.79 km
Bhom MaiyasarSouth5.98 km
KhichiyasarSouth-East6.18 km
SomalsarWest6.92 km
DhunpaliyaEast7.01 km
GhattuNorth-West7.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talwa

Talwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nokha, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Talwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Talwa is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Talwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Talwa

Where is Talwa located?

Talwa village is located in Nokha Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Talwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Talwa is Mukam.

What is the pincode of Talwa?

The pincode of Talwa is 334803.

What is the population of Talwa?

Talwa has a total population of 696, including 370 males and 326 females.

How many households are there in Talwa?

There are 112 households in Talwa.

What is the literacy rate in Talwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talwa is 39.94%. Male literacy is 51.08% and female literacy is 27.30%.