Tholahar - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Tholahar is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 54.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tholahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tholahar is 310631. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.17 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tholahar

According to the 2011 Census, Tholahar village had a total population of 449 people, including 234 males and 215 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.12%, with male literacy at 86.76% and female literacy at 79.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Tholahar

Tholahar 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 Tholahar

Public transport in the Tholahar 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 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Tholahar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Tholahar is about 54.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tholahar

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

Health Facilities in Tholahar

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

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