Tihar - Khaga, Fatehpur

Tihar is a village situated in the Khaga tehsil of Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaga and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Fatehpur. Ahmadganj Tihar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tihar is 157497. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.51 hectares and falls under the 212658 pincode. Kishanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Tihar 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 Khaga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tihar

According to the 2011 Census, Tihar village had a total population of 2,050 people, including 1,096 males and 954 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.90%, with male literacy at 52.96% and female literacy at 27.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 520.

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

Nearby Villages of Tihar

Tihar 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 Tihar

Tihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katoghan, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishanpur to Tihar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Fatehpur to Tihar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tihar

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

Health Facilities in Tihar

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

FAQs about Tihar