Tochhigarh - Iglas, Aligarh

Tochhigarh is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Tochhigarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tochhigarh is 122878. The village covers a total geographical area of 1114.38 hectares and falls under the 204101 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Tochhigarh

As per Census 2011, Tochhigarh village has a total population of 8,925 people, consisting of 4,789 males and 4,136 females. The village has 1,592 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,439 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,869 literate and 4,056 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tochhigarh

Tochhigarh 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 Tochhigarh

Tochhigarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hathras City, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Tochhigarh is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Tochhigarh is about 33 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 Tochhigarh

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

Health Facilities in Tochhigarh

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

FAQs about Tochhigarh