Takhru - Kasganj

Takhru is a village situated in the Kasganj tehsil of Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Kasganj and around 17 km from Kanshiram Nagar. Sultanpur Takhru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takhru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takhru is 215341. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.6 hectares and falls under the 207124 pincode. Kashganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Takhru

As per Census 2011, Takhru village has a total population of 2,012 people, consisting of 1,102 males and 910 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 825 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,059 literate and 953 illiterate residents. Additionally, 737 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0121,102910
Child Population (0–6 yrs)370198172
Scheduled Castes (SC)737394343
Literate Population1,059688371
Illiterate Population953414539

Nearby Villages of Takhru

Takhru 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)
SultanpurNorth-West0.91 km
Aiman PurSouth-East0.94 km
GhatiyaSouth-East1.47 km
KampurNorth-West1.50 km
Nagala UlfatSouth-West1.96 km
GoyatiSouth-East2.40 km
ChandausNorth-West2.51 km
Salem Pur BibiEast2.93 km
KendiWest2.94 km
BharpuraNorth-East2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Takhru

Takhru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soron, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashganj to Takhru is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanshiram Nagar to Takhru is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takhru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Takhru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Takhru

Where is Takhru located?

Takhru village is located in Kasganj Tehsil, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Takhru?

The Gram Panchayat of Takhru is Sultanpur Takhru.

What is the pincode of Takhru?

The pincode of Takhru is 207124.

What is the population of Takhru?

Takhru has a total population of 2,012, including 1,102 males and 910 females.

How many households are there in Takhru?

There are 343 households in Takhru.

What is the literacy rate in Takhru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takhru is 52.63%. Male literacy is 62.43% and female literacy is 40.77%.