Thari - Pindra, Varanasi

Thari is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Surahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thari is 208576. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.06 hectares and falls under the 221206 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Thari

According to the 2011 Census, Thari village had a total population of 1,102 people, including 519 males and 583 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.16%, with male literacy at 79.13% and female literacy at 51.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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 Population1,102519583
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708387
Scheduled Castes (SC)633132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population598345253
Illiterate Population504174330

Nearby Villages of Thari

Thari 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)
UdhopurNorth-East0.68 km
SuraheeSouth-West1.09 km
PhoolpurSouth1.49 km
PrahaladpurEast1.50 km
KarkhiyaonNorth1.64 km
ManiSouth-East1.84 km
BindaNorth-West2.14 km
ThanaSouth-West2.20 km
CheharaWest2.40 km
LokapurSouth2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thari

Thari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalispur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Thari is about 31 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 Thari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Thari

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

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

FAQs about Thari

Where is Thari located?

Thari village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thari?

The Gram Panchayat of Thari is Surahi.

What is the pincode of Thari?

The pincode of Thari is 221206.

What is the population of Thari?

Thari had a total population of 1,102, including 519 males and 583 females.

How many households are there in Thari?

Thari had 173 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thari was 64.16%. Male literacy was 79.13% and female literacy was 51.01%.