Telain - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Telain is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 23.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Batun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telain is 310892. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.85 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Telain

According to the 2011 Census, Telain village had a total population of 424 people, including 211 males and 213 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.73%, with male literacy at 76.41% and female literacy at 64.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Telain

Telain 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 Telain

Telain 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 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Telain is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Telain is about 23.6 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 Telain

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

Health Facilities in Telain

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

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