Tara - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Tara is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 31.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Safanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tara is 310767. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.78 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Tara

As per Census 2011, Tara village has a total population of 2,332 people, consisting of 1,177 males and 1,155 females. The village has 595 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,422 literate and 910 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,050 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 667 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tara

Tara 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 Tara

Tara 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 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Tara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Tara is about 31.2 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 Tara

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

Health Facilities in Tara

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

FAQs about Tara