Talmandira - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Talmandira is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talmandira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talmandira is 311135. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.65 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Talmandira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talmandira

According to the 2011 Census, Talmandira village had a total population of 555 people, including 301 males and 254 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.47%, with male literacy at 87.79% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Talmandira

Talmandira 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 Talmandira

Talmandira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Talmandira is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Talmandira is about 10.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talmandira

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

Health Facilities in Talmandira

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

FAQs about Talmandira