Tilchar - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Tilchar is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 77.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilchar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilchar is 310423. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.34 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Tilchar

According to the 2011 Census, Tilchar village had a total population of 153 people, including 76 males and 77 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.97%, with male literacy at 64.62% and female literacy at 52.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilchar

Tilchar 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 Tilchar

Tilchar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Tilchar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Tilchar is about 77.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilchar

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

Health Facilities in Tilchar

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

FAQs about Tilchar