Thapgaon

Thapgaon is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.4km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 18.9km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Sahapur is the gram panchayat of Thapgaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Thapgaon unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Thapgaon’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 Thapgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thapgaon is 318123. The village spans a total geographical area of 207.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731104. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Thapgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Thapgaon 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 Suri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Thapgaon

Population of Thapgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Thapgaon has a total population of about 1,022, with approximately 517 males and 505 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 361 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 61.94%, with male literacy at about 64.99% and female literacy near 58.81%. There are around 232 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Thapgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Thapgaon

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

Nearby Villages of Thapgaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Thapgaon