Talwara

Talwara is a city, just 58 km from Hoshiarpur city in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is at the border of the state of Himachal Pradesh.This place is known for proximity to Pong Dam in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh and was mainly populated during the construction of the same. It is situated on the banks of Pong Left Main Canal locally known as Shah Neher. It consists of 4 sectors and a main market, where people can get their day-to-day needs.

Geography

Talwara is located at. It has an average elevation of 326 metres.
Talwara Township generally known as Talwara is named after a small nearby village name Talwara. It is approximately 75 km from district headquarter Hoshiarpur City and 28 km from the Mukerian City. It is situated about 22 km from the Hindu temple of Mata Chinta-Poorni darbar.
It is a town located at the fringes of Shivalik range of mountains. The Pong Dam is only 15 km from here in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.

Demographics

India census, Talwara had a population of 22,580. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Talwara has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 76%. In Talwara, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.