Talpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Talpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Tarakeswar and around 50.7 km from Chinsura. Talpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talpur is 324451. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.17 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Talpur 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 Talpur

According to the 2011 Census, Talpur village had a total population of 5,389 people, including 2,835 males and 2,554 females, living in 1,224 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.17%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 81.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Talpur

Talpur 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 Talpur

Talpur 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 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Talpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Talpur is about 50.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talpur

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

Health Facilities in Talpur

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

FAQs about Talpur