Targawan - Aliganj, Etah

Targawan is a village situated in the Aliganj tehsil of Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Etah, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Targawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Targawan is 214465. The village covers a total geographical area of 1197.86 hectares and falls under the 207249 pincode.

Targawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Targawan

As per Census 2011, Targawan village has a total population of 7,690 people, consisting of 4,075 males and 3,615 females. The village has 1,211 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,250 literate and 3,440 illiterate residents. Additionally, 766 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,6904,0753,615
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,278659619
Scheduled Castes (SC)766417349
Literate Population4,2502,6551,595
Illiterate Population3,4401,4202,020

Nearby Villages of Targawan

Targawan 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)
Kalyan PuraNorth-West2.16 km
Bhiraiya Urf MadhubanWest2.36 km
Nagla DamakNorth2.41 km
BasantpurSouth-West2.69 km
DaheliaSouth-East2.81 km
DaulatpurSouth-West2.84 km
MuhiuddinpurNorth-West2.98 km
KhetupuraWest3.32 km
Khiriya Nagar ShahEast3.37 km
GangpurSouth-West3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Targawan

Targawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Daryaogonj, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Etah to Targawan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Targawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Targawan

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

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

FAQs about Targawan

Where is Targawan located?

Targawan village is located in Aliganj Tehsil, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Targawan?

Targawan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Targawan?

The pincode of Targawan is 207249.

What is the population of Targawan?

Targawan has a total population of 7,690, including 4,075 males and 3,615 females.

How many households are there in Targawan?

There are 1,211 households in Targawan.

What is the literacy rate in Targawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Targawan is 55.27%. Male literacy is 65.15% and female literacy is 44.12%.