Tarkaula - Dhampur, Bijnor

Tarkaula is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Taharpursaid serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarkaula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarkaula is 113472. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.08 hectares and falls under the 246734 pincode. Nahraur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tarkaula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tarkaula

According to the 2011 Census, Tarkaula village had a total population of 285 people, including 127 males and 158 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,244 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.21%, with male literacy at 58.18% and female literacy at 43.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarkaula

Tarkaula 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 Tarkaula

Public transport in the Tarkaula is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhampur, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nahraur to Tarkaula is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Tarkaula is about 36 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 Tarkaula

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

Health Facilities in Tarkaula

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

FAQs about Tarkaula