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

As per Census 2011, Talpur village has a total population of 5,389 people, consisting of 2,835 males and 2,554 females. The village has 1,224 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,306 literate and 1,083 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talpur are given below:

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