Taral - Arambag, Hooghly

Taral is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from Arambag and around 62.8 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taral is 324346. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.6 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Taral 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 Taral

According to the 2011 Census, Taral village had a total population of 1,207 people, including 590 males and 617 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 72.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213.

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

Nearby Villages of Taral

Taral 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 Taral

Taral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Taral is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Taral is about 62.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taral

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

Health Facilities in Taral

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

FAQs about Taral