Tarahat - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Tarahat is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Goghat and around 91.8 km from Chinsura. Mandaran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarahat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarahat is 324177. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.98 hectares and falls under the 712612 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Tarahat

According to the 2011 Census, Tarahat village had a total population of 3,501 people, including 1,798 males and 1,703 females, living in 759 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.20%, with male literacy at 85.25% and female literacy at 68.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,960, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 245.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarahat

Tarahat 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 Tarahat

Public transport in the Tarahat is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bogri Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Tarahat is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Tarahat is about 91.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarahat

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

Health Facilities in Tarahat

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

FAQs about Tarahat