Thaska - Rampur Maniharan, Saharanpur

Thaska is a village situated in the Rampur Maniharan tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rampur Maniharan** and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Thaska village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thaska is 110415. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.03 hectares and falls under the 247453 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Thaska 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 Rampur maniharan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saharanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thaska

According to the 2011 Census, Thaska village had a total population of 5,848 people, including 3,065 males and 2,783 females, living in 1,060 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.63%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 59.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,477.

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 Population5,8483,0652,783
Child Population (0–6 yrs)801411390
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,4771,2981,179
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,6152,2031,412
Illiterate Population2,2338621,371

Nearby Villages of Thaska

Thaska 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)
Kallarpur RajputNorth-East1.61 km
Umahi RajputEast1.99 km
BhojpurSouth2.42 km
Pando KheriSouth-West2.51 km
SoobhariNorth2.58 km
KachraeeNorth-East2.62 km
HamidpurNorth2.94 km
Bhanhera KhemchandSouth-West3.02 km
KhudanaNorth-West3.47 km
MoraSouth-East3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thaska

Thaska is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nanauta, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Thaska is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Thaska 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 Thaska

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thaska

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thaska 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thaska

Where is Thaska located?

Thaska village is located in Rampur Maniharan Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Thaska?

Thaska is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thaska?

The pincode of Thaska is 247453.

What is the population of Thaska?

Thaska had a total population of 5,848, including 3,065 males and 2,783 females.

How many households are there in Thaska?

Thaska had 1,060 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thaska?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thaska was 71.63%. Male literacy was 83.01% and female literacy was 59.01%.