Taraganja

Taraganja is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.7km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Taraganja village. As per 2009 stats, Najirpur is the gram panchayat of Taraganja village.

Here you can discover what makes Taraganja unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Taraganja’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Taraganja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Taraganja is 311230. The village spans a total geographical area of 79.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Taraganja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Taraganja village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Taraganja

Population of Taraganja

According to the 2011 Census, Taraganja has a total population of about 673, with approximately 340 males and 333 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 10 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 498. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.32%, with male literacy at about 80.29% and female literacy near 62.16%. There are around 170 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Taraganja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Taraganja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Taraganja. As per the 2011 stats, Taraganja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Taraganja

Knowing the nearby villages of Taraganja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Taraganja.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taraganja