Tilanga - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Tilanga is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Tilanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilanga is 202686. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.15 hectares and falls under the 222128 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Tilanga

According to the 2011 Census, Tilanga village had a total population of 1,121 people, including 565 males and 556 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.40%, with male literacy at 88.66% and female literacy at 62.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilanga

Tilanga 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 Tilanga

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tilanga. The nearest railway station is Mariahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jaunpur to Tilanga is about 38 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 Tilanga

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

Health Facilities in Tilanga

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

FAQs about Tilanga