Tiornai - Balagarh, Hooghly

Tiornai is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Patuligram and around 30.5 km from Chinsura. Bakliadhobapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tiornai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tiornai is 324940. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.06 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tiornai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Tiornai

According to the 2011 Census, Tiornai village had a total population of 1,073 people, including 555 males and 518 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.22%, with male literacy at 85.18% and female literacy at 72.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Tiornai

Tiornai 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 Tiornai

Tiornai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International 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 Kalna to Tiornai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Tiornai is about 30.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tiornai

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

Health Facilities in Tiornai

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

FAQs about Tiornai