Tanba - Pandua, Hooghly

Tanba is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from Pandua and around 23.5 km from Chinsura. Shikhirachanpta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanba is 324875. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.87929032 hectares and falls under the 712147 pincode. Tribani is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Tanba

According to the 2011 Census, Tanba village had a total population of 2,220 people, including 1,166 males and 1,054 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 88.20% and female literacy at 72.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,609, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanba

Tanba 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 Tanba

Tanba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tribani to Tanba is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Tanba is about 23.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanba

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

Health Facilities in Tanba

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

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