Tarakeswar (P) - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Tarakeswar (P) is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 45.1 km from Chinsura. Baligori-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarakeswar (P) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarakeswar (P) is 324469. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.14 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Tarakeswar (P) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Tarakeswar (P)

According to the 2011 Census, Tarakeswar (P) village had a total population of 1,264 people, including 632 males and 632 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 82.04% and female literacy at 67.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 881, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarakeswar (P)

Tarakeswar (P) 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 Tarakeswar (P)

Tarakeswar (P) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Tarakeswar (P) is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Tarakeswar (P) is about 45.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarakeswar (P)

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

Health Facilities in Tarakeswar (P)

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

FAQs about Tarakeswar (P)