Tarkulha - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Tarkulha is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Pura Ramji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarkulha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarkulha is 194722. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.86 hectares and falls under the 223225 pincode. Sahganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tarkulha

According to the 2011 Census, Tarkulha village had a total population of 387 people, including 180 males and 207 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 76.98% and female literacy at 58.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarkulha

Tarkulha 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 Tarkulha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tarkulha. The nearest railway station is Didarganj Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sahganj to Tarkulha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Tarkulha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarkulha

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

Health Facilities in Tarkulha

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

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