Tilna - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Tilna is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 46.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilna is 310635. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.54 hectares and falls under the 733142 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Tilna 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 Tilna

According to the 2011 Census, Tilna village had a total population of 1,514 people, including 772 males and 742 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 85.44% and female literacy at 63.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilna

Tilna 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 Tilna

Tilna 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 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Tilna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Tilna is about 46.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilna

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

Health Facilities in Tilna

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

FAQs about Tilna