Telekona - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Telekona is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 41 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telekona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telekona is 324652. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.87 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Telekona 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 Telekona

According to the 2011 Census, Telekona village had a total population of 604 people, including 312 males and 292 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.74%, with male literacy at 81.05% and female literacy at 61.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Telekona

Telekona 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 Telekona

Telekona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Telekona is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Telekona is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telekona

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

Health Facilities in Telekona

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

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