Taherpur

Taherpur is a village located in Galsi Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.5km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Taherpur village. As per 2009 stats, Gohogram is the gram panchayat of Taherpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Taherpur unique in its vibrant Galsi Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Taherpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Taherpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Taherpur is 319985. The village spans a total geographical area of 227.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713428. Burdwan is nearest town to Taherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Taherpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Taherpur

Population of Taherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Taherpur has a total population of about 608, with approximately 299 males and 309 females. The sex ratio is around 1033 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 350 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.13%, with male literacy at about 60.20% and female literacy near 46.28%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Taherpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Taherpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Taherpur. As per the 2011 stats, Taherpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Taherpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Taherpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Taherpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taherpur