Tajpur - Arambag, Hooghly

Tajpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Arambag and around 60.7 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tajpur is 324353. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.7 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Tajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Tajpur village had a total population of 3,425 people, including 1,744 males and 1,681 females, living in 714 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 85.10% and female literacy at 74.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,440, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Tajpur

Tajpur 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 Tajpur

Public transport in the Tajpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Tajpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Tajpur is about 60.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tajpur

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

Health Facilities in Tajpur

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

FAQs about Tajpur