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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tapna

As per Census 2011, Tapna village has a total population of 1,678 people, consisting of 884 males and 794 females. The village has 419 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 847 literate and 831 illiterate residents. Additionally, 646 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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