Tanda - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Tanda is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Tanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanda is 203978. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.45 hectares and falls under the 275204 pincode. Sadat R is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Tanda 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 Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tanda

According to the 2011 Census, Tanda village had a total population of 1,125 people, including 547 males and 578 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.77%, with male literacy at 84.80% and female literacy at 60.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 528, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanda

Tanda 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 Tanda

Tanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sadat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sadat R to Tanda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Tanda is about 41 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 Tanda

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

Health Facilities in Tanda

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

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