Teligram - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Teligram is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Goghat and around 79.1 km from Chinsura. Kumarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Teligram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teligram is 324071. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.71 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Teligram

According to the 2011 Census, Teligram village had a total population of 980 people, including 499 males and 481 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 78.62% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 506, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Teligram

Teligram 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 Teligram

Teligram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Teligram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Teligram is about 79.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teligram

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

Health Facilities in Teligram

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

FAQs about Teligram