Timna - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Timna is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Tarakeswar and around 46.6 km from Chinsura. Naitamalpaharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Timna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Timna is 324527. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.75 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Timna 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 Timna

According to the 2011 Census, Timna village had a total population of 545 people, including 274 males and 271 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.60%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 71.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Timna

Timna 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 Timna

Timna 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 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Timna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Timna is about 46.6 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 Timna

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

Health Facilities in Timna

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

FAQs about Timna