Tazpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Tazpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 17.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tazpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tazpur is 310948. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.02 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tazpur

According to the 2011 Census, Tazpur village had a total population of 835 people, including 399 males and 436 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.25%, with male literacy at 70.61% and female literacy at 62.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 480.

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

Nearby Villages of Tazpur

Tazpur 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 Tazpur

Tazpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Tazpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Tazpur is about 17.7 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 Tazpur

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

Health Facilities in Tazpur

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

FAQs about Tazpur