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

As per Census 2011, Telain village has a total population of 424 people, consisting of 211 males and 213 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 151 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Telain