Talandu - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Talandu is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Chinsurah and around 16.6 km from Chinsura. Digsuihoyera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talandu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talandu is 325041. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.11 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Talandu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talandu

As per Census 2011, Talandu village has a total population of 1,366 people, consisting of 703 males and 663 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,013 literate and 353 illiterate residents. Additionally, 413 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 456 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talandu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Talandu

Talandu 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 Talandu

Talandu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Talandu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Talandu is about 16.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talandu

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

Health Facilities in Talandu

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

FAQs about Talandu