Tharuwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Tharuwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Beerpur Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tharuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharuwa is 173637. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.92 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Tharuwa

As per Census 2011, Tharuwa village has a total population of 709 people, consisting of 384 males and 325 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 173 literate and 536 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population709384325
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1337360
Scheduled Castes (SC)1709476
Literate Population17311261
Illiterate Population536272264

Nearby Villages of Tharuwa

Tharuwa 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)
GovindpurWest1.48 km
SadwapurSouth-East1.51 km
BeerpurSouth-West2.10 km
SahiyapurEast2.18 km
TegnahwaNorth-East2.45 km
KewalpurNorth2.48 km
Gulriha AhrauliSouth-East2.64 km
MahriSouth2.81 km
GauratirkauliaWest3.03 km
Koyal KharEast3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tharuwa

Tharuwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Tharuwa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Tharuwa is about 28 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 Tharuwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Tharuwa

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

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

FAQs about Tharuwa

Where is Tharuwa located?

Tharuwa village is located in Tulsipur Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tharuwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Tharuwa is Beerpur Kalan.

What is the pincode of Tharuwa?

The pincode of Tharuwa is 271201.

What is the population of Tharuwa?

Tharuwa has a total population of 709, including 384 males and 325 females.

How many households are there in Tharuwa?

There are 99 households in Tharuwa.

What is the literacy rate in Tharuwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tharuwa is 24.40%. Male literacy is 29.17% and female literacy is 18.77%.