Tapan

Tapan is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Tapan unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Tapan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tapan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tapan is 311436. The village spans a total geographical area of 350.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Tapan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tapan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tapan

Population of Tapan

According to the 2011 Census, Tapan has a total population of about 2,796, with approximately 1,451 males and 1,345 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 256 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 387 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 313. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.29%, with male literacy at about 78.57% and female literacy near 71.75%. There are around 697 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tapan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tapan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tapan. As per the 2011 stats, Tapan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tapan

Knowing the nearby villages of Tapan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tapan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tapan