Tilshur - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Tilshur is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 52.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Babuijore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilshur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilshur is 318360. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.02 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tilshur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tilshur

As per Census 2011, Tilshur village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 211 males and 192 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population403211192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643034
Scheduled Castes (SC)532726
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1859392
Literate Population23814098
Illiterate Population1657194

Nearby Villages of Tilshur

Tilshur 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)
KeseWest1.14 km
PatjorNorth-West1.17 km
HanuliaSouth-East1.19 km
BataspurSouth-West1.57 km
PalashbumiEast1.62 km
Chhola BeriaNorth-East1.83 km
SagarbhangaSouth2.07 km
GaharakuriNorth-West2.15 km
MadanpurSouth-West2.33 km
ShrirampurWest2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tilshur

Tilshur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Tilshur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Tilshur is about 52.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilshur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Tilshur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tilshur 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 Tilshur

Where is Tilshur located?

Tilshur village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tilshur?

The Gram Panchayat of Tilshur is Babuijore.

What is the pincode of Tilshur?

The pincode of Tilshur is 731125.

What is the population of Tilshur?

Tilshur has a total population of 403, including 211 males and 192 females.

How many households are there in Tilshur?

There are 94 households in Tilshur.

What is the literacy rate in Tilshur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tilshur is 59.06%. Male literacy is 66.35% and female literacy is 51.04%.