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.

Here you can discover what makes Takipur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Takipur’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 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

According to the 2011 Census, Takipur has a total population of about 998, with approximately 499 males and 499 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 161 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 148 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 269. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.52%, with male literacy at about 63.13% and female literacy near 57.92%. There are around 226 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Takipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Takipur