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

As per Census 2011, Tilchar village has a total population of 153 people, consisting of 76 males and 77 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 80 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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