Tilpara - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Tilpara is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 35.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Daspalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilpara is 316679. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.16 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Tilpara

According to the 2011 Census, Tilpara village had a total population of 583 people, including 285 males and 298 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.92%, with male literacy at 67.81% and female literacy at 60.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population583285298
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1095257
Scheduled Castes (SC)725
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population303158145
Illiterate Population280127153

Nearby Villages of Tilpara

Tilpara 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)
ArjuniNorth-East0.72 km
Chhota TurigramWest1.02 km
AkuniEast1.06 km
RadhanagarSouth-West1.53 km
BhudharpurEast1.75 km
Purbba PanchberiaWest1.81 km
KusumiNorth-West2.37 km
SipuraNorth2.38 km
DaspalsaSouth2.44 km
TausiaNorth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tilpara

Tilpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Tilpara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Tilpara is about 35.1 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 Tilpara

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

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

Health Facilities in Tilpara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tilpara

Where is Tilpara located?

Tilpara village is located in Mayureswar - II Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tilpara?

The Gram Panchayat of Tilpara is Daspalsa.

What is the pincode of Tilpara?

The pincode of Tilpara is 731213.

What is the population of Tilpara?

Tilpara had a total population of 583, including 285 males and 298 females.

How many households are there in Tilpara?

Tilpara had 102 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tilpara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tilpara was 63.92%. Male literacy was 67.81% and female literacy was 60.17%.