Taragun - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Taragun is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Chinsurah and around 17.3 km from Chinsura. Digsuihoyera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taragun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taragun is 325042. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.02 hectares and falls under the 712147 pincode. Bansbaria is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Taragun 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 Taragun

According to the 2011 Census, Taragun village had a total population of 1,335 people, including 686 males and 649 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.96%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 72.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Taragun

Taragun 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 Taragun

Taragun 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 Bansbaria to Taragun is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Taragun is about 17.3 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 Taragun

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

Health Facilities in Taragun

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

FAQs about Taragun