Tapan
About Tapan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Tapan village is 311436. Tapan village is located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. Balurghat and Tapan are the district & sub-district headquarters of Tapan village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Tapanchandipur is the gram panchayat of Tapan village.
The total geographical area of village is 350.26 hectares. Tapan has a total population of 2,796 peoples, out of which male population is 1,451 while female population is 1,345. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 926 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of tapan village is 75.29% out of which 78.57% males and 71.75% females are literate. There are about 697 houses in tapan village. Pincode of tapan village locality is 733127.
When it comes to administration, Tapan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Tapan village comes under Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to tapan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.
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Population of Tapan
The population details of Tapan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,796 | 1,451 | 1,345 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 256 | 133 | 123 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 387 | 198 | 189 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 313 | 170 | 143 |
| Literate Population | 2,105 | 1,140 | 965 |
| Illiterate Population | 691 | 311 | 380 |
Connectivity of Tapan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tapan
Where is Tapan located?
Tapan village is situated in Tapan Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tapan?
The Gram Panchayat of Tapan is Tapanchandipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Tapan?
The pincode of Tapan is 733127, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Tapan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tapan is 2,796, with 1,451 males and 1,345 females.
How many households are there in Tapan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tapan village has a total of 697 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tapan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tapan is 75.29%. The male literacy rate is 78.57%, while the female literacy rate is 71.75%.