Thapak Nagla - Bajpur, Udham Singh Nagar
Thapak Nagla is a village situated in the Bajpur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bajpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Harsan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thapak Nagla village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thapak Nagla is 055893. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.2 hectares and falls under the 262401 pincode. Bajpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Thapak Nagla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Thapak Nagla
According to the 2011 Census, Thapak Nagla village had a total population of 513 people, including 259 males and 254 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.71%, with male literacy at 86.24% and female literacy at 54.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.
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 Population | 513 | 259 | 254 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 41 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 210 | 105 | 105 |
| Literate Population | 313 | 188 | 125 |
| Illiterate Population | 200 | 71 | 129 |
Nearby Villages of Thapak Nagla
Thapak Nagla is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Thapak Nagla
Thapak Nagla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Thapak Nagla.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bajpur to Thapak Nagla is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Thapak Nagla is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Thapak Nagla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thapak Nagla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Thapak Nagla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thapak Nagla village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Thapak Nagla
Where is Thapak Nagla located?
Thapak Nagla village is located in Bajpur Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thapak Nagla?
The Gram Panchayat of Thapak Nagla is Harsan.
What is the pincode of Thapak Nagla?
The pincode of Thapak Nagla is 262401.
What is the population of Thapak Nagla?
Thapak Nagla had a total population of 513, including 259 males and 254 females.
How many households are there in Thapak Nagla?
Thapak Nagla had 97 households.
What is the literacy rate in Thapak Nagla?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thapak Nagla was 69.71%. Male literacy was 86.24% and female literacy was 54.11%.