Tarapur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Tarapur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 35.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapur is 316561. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.72 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Tarapur

As per Census 2011, Tarapur village has a total population of 924 people, consisting of 487 males and 437 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 573 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 565 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarapur

Tarapur 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 Tarapur

Tarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Tarapur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Tarapur is about 35.4 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 Tarapur

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

Health Facilities in Tarapur

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

FAQs about Tarapur