Tarulia - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Tarulia is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 27.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarulia is 318245. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.18 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tarulia

As per Census 2011, Tarulia village has a total population of 582 people, consisting of 291 males and 291 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 135 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tarulia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population582291291
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532825
Literate Population447248199
Illiterate Population1354392

Nearby Villages of Tarulia

Tarulia 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)
MetegramWest0.67 km
AuliaNorth0.97 km
RengnaEast0.98 km
BirbhadrapurSouth1.20 km
Dakshin GopalpurNorth1.34 km
ShimuldihiNorth-West1.62 km
BiroriSouth-East1.81 km
JhirulWest1.98 km
Dakshin HandipurSouth-East2.17 km
BhudhgramEast2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarulia

Tarulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Tarulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Tarulia is about 27.3 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 Tarulia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Tarulia

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

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

FAQs about Tarulia

Where is Tarulia located?

Tarulia village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarulia?

The Gram Panchayat of Tarulia is Loba.

What is the pincode of Tarulia?

The pincode of Tarulia is 731124.

What is the population of Tarulia?

Tarulia has a total population of 582, including 291 males and 291 females.

How many households are there in Tarulia?

There are 147 households in Tarulia.

What is the literacy rate in Tarulia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarulia is 76.80%. Male literacy is 85.22% and female literacy is 68.38%.