Takipur

Takipur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.2km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 50.7km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Basuria is the gram panchayat of Takipur village.

Takipur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Takipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Takipur is 310582. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733148. Gangarampur is nearest town to Takipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Takipur 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 Kumarganj 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 Takipur

Population of Takipur

Below is a concise population overview of Takipur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Takipur village:

• The total population of Takipur village is around 998, including approximately 499 males and 499 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 161 children aged 0–6 years in Takipur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Takipur village has 148 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 269 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Takipur village is about 60.52%, with male literacy at 63.13% and female literacy at 57.92%.
• There are around 226 households in Takipur village.

Connectivity of Takipur

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

Nearby Villages of Takipur

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

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