Tilchhara

Tilchhara is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 38.8km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Tahangirpur is the gram panchayat of Tilchhara village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tilchhara is 310691. The village spans a total geographical area of 113.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Tilchhara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tilchhara 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 Kushmandi 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 Tilchhara

Population of Tilchhara

According to the 2011 Census, Tilchhara has a total population of about 653, with approximately 351 males and 302 females. The sex ratio is around 860 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.06%, with male literacy at about 72.36% and female literacy near 69.54%. There are around 154 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tilchhara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tilchhara

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

Nearby Villages of Tilchhara

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

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