Tajpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Tajpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Tarakeswar and around 60.7 km from Chinsura. Naitamalpaharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tajpur is 324511. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.16 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Tajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Tajpur village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 612 males and 537 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 79.48% and female literacy at 59.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,129.

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

Nearby Villages of Tajpur

Tajpur 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 Tajpur

Tajpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Tajpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Tajpur is about 60.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tajpur

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

Health Facilities in Tajpur

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

FAQs about Tajpur