Tior - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Tior is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 12.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Binshira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tior village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tior is 311042. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.2 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Tior village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tior

According to the 2011 Census, Tior village had a total population of 1,133 people, including 573 males and 560 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.20%, with male literacy at 79.57% and female literacy at 72.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Tior

Tior 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 Tior

Tior is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Tior is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Tior is about 12.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tior

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

Health Facilities in Tior

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

FAQs about Tior