Tanda - Sardhana, Meerut

Tanda is a village situated in the Sardhana tehsil of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardhana and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Meerut. Tanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanda is 118634. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.02 hectares and falls under the 250223 pincode. Meerut is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Tanda

According to the 2011 Census, Tanda village had a total population of 1,636 people, including 874 males and 762 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.52%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 55.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,636874762
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21712493
Scheduled Castes (SC)462241221
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,029660369
Illiterate Population607214393

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kheri JatranNorth-West1.11 km
SakotiSouth-East1.26 km
RuhasaSouth2.16 km
MadaripurEast2.35 km
JitpurEast2.49 km
KapsarhWest2.59 km
JasrathpurSouth-East2.79 km
DadriNorth-East2.80 km
KailiNorth3.04 km
Mohammd Akbarpur Chakbandi KapsadSouth-West3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tanda

Tanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakhoti Tanda, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meerut to Tanda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Tanda

Where is Tanda located?

Tanda village is located in Sardhana Tehsil, Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tanda?

Tanda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tanda?

The pincode of Tanda is 250223.

What is the population of Tanda?

Tanda had a total population of 1,636, including 874 males and 762 females.

How many households are there in Tanda?

Tanda had 305 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tanda was 72.52%. Male literacy was 88.00% and female literacy was 55.16%.