Thapgaon - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Thapgaon is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 18.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thapgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thapgaon is 318123. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.87 hectares and falls under the 731104 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Thapgaon

As per Census 2011, Thapgaon village has a total population of 1,022 people, consisting of 517 males and 505 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 633 literate and 389 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thapgaon

Thapgaon 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Thapgaon

Thapgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Thapgaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Thapgaon is about 18.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thapgaon

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

Health Facilities in Thapgaon

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

FAQs about Thapgaon