Tulat - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Tulat is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 29.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jakirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulat is 310820. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.13 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tulat

As per Census 2011, Tulat village has a total population of 1,762 people, consisting of 909 males and 853 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,171 literate and 591 illiterate residents. Additionally, 544 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulat

Tulat 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 Tulat

Tulat 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 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Tulat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Tulat is about 29.3 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 Tulat

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

Health Facilities in Tulat

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

FAQs about Tulat