Takipur Village - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Takipur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 50.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takipur is 310582. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.94 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Takipur

As per Census 2011, Takipur village has a total population of 998 people, consisting of 499 males and 499 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Takipur

Takipur 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 Takipur

Takipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Takipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Takipur is about 50.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takipur

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

Health Facilities in Takipur

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

FAQs about Takipur