Taraju - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Taraju is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 37.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taraju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taraju is 310736. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.61 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Taraju village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Taraju

According to the 2011 Census, Taraju village had a total population of 147 people, including 78 males and 69 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 48.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Taraju

Taraju 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 Taraju

Taraju is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Taraju is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Taraju is about 37.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taraju

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

Health Facilities in Taraju

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

FAQs about Taraju