Tarajol - Jangipara, Hooghly

Tarajol is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Jangipara and around 40.8 km from Chinsura. Antpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarajol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarajol is 325690. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.81 hectares and falls under the 712404 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Tarajol

According to the 2011 Census, Tarajol village had a total population of 1,700 people, including 859 males and 841 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.87%, with male literacy at 83.21% and female literacy at 68.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 733, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarajol

Tarajol 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 Tarajol

Tarajol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Tarajol is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Tarajol is about 40.8 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 Tarajol

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

Health Facilities in Tarajol

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

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