Takshal - Arambag, Hooghly

Takshal is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Arambag and around 68.7 km from Chinsura. Arandi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takshal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takshal is 324369. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.35 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Takshal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Takshal

According to the 2011 Census, Takshal village had a total population of 519 people, including 264 males and 255 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 73.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Takshal

Takshal 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 Takshal

Takshal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Takshal is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Takshal is about 68.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takshal

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

Health Facilities in Takshal

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

FAQs about Takshal