Takuawar - Kasganj

Takuawar is a village situated in the Kasganj tehsil of Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Kasganj and around 11 km from Kanshiram Nagar. Takuawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takuawar is 215372. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.45 hectares and falls under the 207123 pincode. Kasaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Takuawar 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 Takuawar

As per Census 2011, Takuawar village has a total population of 4,264 people, consisting of 2,239 males and 2,025 females. The village has 715 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 736 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,143 literate and 2,121 illiterate residents. Additionally, 553 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2642,2392,025
Child Population (0–6 yrs)736394342
Scheduled Castes (SC)553294259
Literate Population2,1431,338805
Illiterate Population2,1219011,220

Nearby Villages of Takuawar

Takuawar 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)
Dewari PrahladpurSouth-East1.85 km
AnandipurNorth-East2.07 km
Udaran PurEast2.07 km
LaharbarkulaNorth-West2.16 km
GorhaSouth-West2.38 km
PaharpurkhurdSouth2.40 km
KhalilpurNorth-East2.67 km
GurhenaWest2.80 km
DoraiSouth3.24 km
MusawaliSouth-East3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Takuawar

Takuawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangagarh Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasaganj to Takuawar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanshiram Nagar to Takuawar is about 11 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 Takuawar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Takuawar

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

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

FAQs about Takuawar

Where is Takuawar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Takuawar?

Takuawar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Takuawar?

The pincode of Takuawar is 207123.

What is the population of Takuawar?

Takuawar has a total population of 4,264, including 2,239 males and 2,025 females.

How many households are there in Takuawar?

There are 715 households in Takuawar.

What is the literacy rate in Takuawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takuawar is 50.26%. Male literacy is 59.76% and female literacy is 39.75%.