Talbona - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Talbona is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33.9 km from Chinsura. Dhanekhali-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talbona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talbona is 324717. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.3 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Talbona

According to the 2011 Census, Talbona village had a total population of 1,499 people, including 752 males and 747 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.55%, with male literacy at 81.83% and female literacy at 69.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 405, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Talbona

Talbona 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 Talbona

Public transport in the Talbona is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Talbona is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Talbona is about 33.9 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 Talbona

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

Health Facilities in Talbona

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

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