Tapna - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Tapna is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 74.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dumurgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tapna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tapna is 316058. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.05 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Tapna

According to the 2011 Census, Tapna village had a total population of 1,678 people, including 884 males and 794 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.61%, with male literacy at 64.78% and female literacy at 53.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 646.

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

Nearby Villages of Tapna

Tapna 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 Tapna

Tapna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Tapna is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Tapna is about 74.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tapna

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

Health Facilities in Tapna

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

FAQs about Tapna